11-14-201211-15-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 14, 2012 02:00 PMCalender
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Anna S. Fisher (American, 1873-1942) The Sunlit Garden.

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Auction: Discovery - 2620MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 14, 2012 2:00PM

Description:

Anna S. Fisher (American, 1873-1942)

The Sunlit Garden. Unsigned, attributed by the artist's niece, Myrtle Dicker, in an inscription on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 16 x 12 in., framed. Condition: Scattered minor abrasions, retouch, craquelure, surface grime.

Provenance: Through the artist's estate.

N.B. The lot is accompanied by a framed offset print reproduction of the painting of a snowy landscape by Stephen Parrish (sight size 8 x 12 in.).
Estimate $300-400

The inscription on the reverse of the canvas reads, "This is to verify the fact that this sketch was done by my aunt, Anna Fisher, N.A./Myrtle A Dicker, Cold Brook, New York."

Small area of retouch at horizon c.r. A drying crack located upper right and runing down at an angle to the lower left center

Glass on the offset print is broken.

Keywords

Anna S. Fisher, Myrtle Dicker, Stephen Parrish, Myrtle A Dicker, Anna Fisher N.A.