09-24-201009-25-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2517BBoston
September 24, 2010 12:00 PMCalender
104

Edward Hopper (American, 1882-1967) Night Shadows

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$27,255$23,000
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2517BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 24, 2010 12:00PM

Description:

Edward Hopper (American, 1882-1967)

Night Shadows, 1921, edition of approximately 500, published by the New Republic, New York (Zigrosser, 22; Levin, 82). Signed "Edward Hopper" in pencil l.r., label from Associated American Artists affixed to the backing. Etching on wove paper, plate size 6 7/8 x 8 1/4 in. (17.5 x 21.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Margins over 1 1/2 inches with deckled edges, margins glued to facing mat, mat burn, toning, small loss to corner of margin u.l., glue residue to upper edge on verso.

Estimate $12,000-18,000

The sheet measures 10 1/2 x 14 3/8 in. All 4 margins are glued to the facing mat. The verso is toned, and there are several fox marks (most very pale; one darker one along the plate).

Keywords

Edward Hopper, the New Republic, Zigrosser