02-01-201302-02-2013
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February 1, 2013 12:00 PMCalender
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Howard Russell Butler (American, 1856-1934) Gathering Seaweed

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2635BLocation: BostonDate / Time: February 01, 2013 12:00PM

Description:

Howard Russell Butler (American, 1856-1934)

Gathering Seaweed, 1882
Signed and dated "H.R. BUTLER 82" l.l., inscribed "Have mounted to day so artist can
touch up..." in pencil on the reverse, inscribed and titled "Uncle Howard-1882/'Gathering Seaweed' (Flanders? Brittany?)/Think Cress had it. I found it up/in our attic in 1979-must have/been there for years. Had it re-framed./M.H.S." in pencil on the paper backing.
Watercolor and graphite on paper, sheet size 12 7/8 x 16 3/8 in. (32.7 x 41.6 cm),framed.
Condition: Mat burn, old paper backing and glue residue to the reverse, cloth tape hinged to window mat, trimmed sheet with partial crop marks to edges.

Provenance: By descent from the artist through the artist's family, to the current owner.
Estimate $300-400

Mat burn approximately 1/4 in. along all edges, irregularly trimmed bottom edge, minor pitting to paper along bottom edge, with the largest area approx. 1/8 x 1/4 in. at l.c.; no additional condition issues to report.


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