01-28-201101-29-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2535BBoston
January 28, 2011 12:00 PMCalender
289

John Adams Parker (American, 1837-1900) Two Figures on a Frozen Winter Stream at Dusk

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$2,133$1,800
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2535BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 28, 2011 12:00PM

Description:

John Adams Parker (American, 1837-1900)

Two Figures on a Frozen Winter Stream at Dusk
Monogrammed "JAP" l.r., with a canvas stencil from S.N. Dodge, New York, on the
reverse.
Oil on canvas, 17 x 21 in. (43.2 x 53.3 cm),framed.
Condition: Patch reinforcements, craquelure, surface abrasions, retouch.

Provenance: Estate of N. David Scotti, Providence, Rhode Island.
Estimate $800-1,200

Patch reinforcements to sky area in the u.r. quadrant and to the skyline in the l.l. quadrant; retouch primarily to u.r., l.r., and l.l. quadrants, retouch to u.r. over patch spanning an area approximately 2 x 2 3/4 in., retouch to l.l. quadrant spanning an area approximately 2 x 2 1/4 in., scattered retouch to u.r. corner spanning an area approximately 3 x 2 1/4 in., craquelure throughout with lifting to u.r. quadrant, scattered minor losses along right frame liner, small area of retouch to l.c. measuring approximately 1/4 x 1/4 in., may benefit from a cleaning.

Keywords

John Adams, John Adams Parker, Frozen Winter Stream, N. David Scotti, Rhode Island