02-07-201402-08-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2704BBoston
February 7, 2014 04:00 PMCalender
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Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) Woods, Dublin, New Hampshire

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$18,450$15,000
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2704BLocation: BostonDate / Time: February 07, 2014 4:00PM

Description:

Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)

Woods, Dublin, New Hampshire
Signed "FRANK W. BENSON." l.l., with a Meade, Dodge & Co., Boston, canvas stencil on
the reverse.
Oil on canvas stretched with Boston tabs, 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm),framed.
Condition: Craquelure, minor retouch (possibly by the artist).

Provenance: Descended within the family of the artist.
Estimate $25,000-35,000

The retouch is scattered strokes and is old (possibly tweaks by the artist?). The craquelure is stable.


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Frank Weston Benson, New Hampshire, Meade Dodge & Co.