05-17-201305-18-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2655BBoston
May 17, 2013 12:00 PMCalender
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Winfield Scott Clime (American, 1881-1958) On the Gulf of Mexico

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$3,900$3,250
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2655BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 17, 2013 12:00PM

Description:

Winfield Scott Clime (American, 1881-1958)

On the Gulf of Mexico
Signed "Winfield Scott Clime" l.l., titled and inscribed "Winfield Scott Clime...
Lyme," possibly in the artist's hand, on the stretcher, inscribed "LYME ANNUAL 1933/PALM BEACH 1934 Honorable Mention" in pencil in a period hand on the stretcher, a label from the Moyer Gallery, Hartford, Connecticut, affixed to the frame.
Oil on canvas, 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 60.9 cm),framed.
Condition: Scattered craquelure, surface grime.
Estimate $800-1,200

Titled, signed, and inscribed "...Winfred Scott Clime Old Lyme, Conn...LYME ANNUAL 1933/ PALM BEACH 1934 HONORABLE MENTION" on the stretchers, with a label from The Moyer Gallery, Hartford, CT on the reverse.

Craquelure is minimal and appears to be primarily to small area in sky at the top of the buildings and a very small area in the water at l.r. where there is heavy impasto. No additional condition issues to report.


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Keywords

Scott Clime, Gulf of Mexico, Moyer Gallery, Connecticut, PALM BEACH