05-20-201105-21-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2547BBoston
May 20, 2011 12:00 PMCalender
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John K. Hillers (American, 1843-1925) Pueblo of Wolpi, One of the Moki Towns, Arizona

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$3,555$3,000
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2547BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 20, 2011 12:00PM

Description:

John K. Hillers (American, 1843-1925)

Pueblo of Wolpi, One of the Moki Towns, Arizona, c. 1879. Identified within the print, indistinctly inscribed in ink l.l. Albumen print mounted onto grey paper, image/sheet size 9 7/8 x 12 7/8 in. (25.0 x 32.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Mounted onto paperboard, rippling, staining to grey sheet, minor surface rubs.
Provenance: From the collection of Austin Lamont, by family descent.
Estimate $250-300

Out of the frame the image and sheet measure 10 x 13 in. There is discoloring over all. Primarily within the sky there are ares of surface soiling, plus printing imperfections (perhaps dust and/or scratches to the negative?).

Keywords

John K. Hillers, Austin Lamont, printing imperfections