10-30-201610-30-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2950BBoston
October 30, 2016 11:00 AMCalender
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California Gold Rushers from Bret Harte's Poem, "Dickens in Camp," Watercolor and Gouache on Paper, c. 1871-1885.

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Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2950BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 30, 2016 11:00AM

Description:

California Gold Rushers from Bret Harte's Poem, "Dickens in Camp,"Watercolor and Gouache on Paper, c. 1871-1885. American folk painting inspired by Harte's depiction of the gold rush, with penciled verses from the poem (likely added later); in an arts and crafts style gilt frame, a few short marginal tears, 21 x 28 in.
Provenance: The Estate of David Spinney.
Estimate $2,000-4,000


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David Spinney