01-27-201701-28-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2977BBoston
January 27, 2017 12:00 PMCalender
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Guy Carleton Wiggins (American, 1883-1962) Mid-town, 5th Avenue, Winter

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$74,999$60,975
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2977BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 27, 2017 4:00PM

Description:

Guy Carleton Wiggins (American, 1883-1962)

Mid-town, 5th Avenue, Winter
Signed "Guy Wiggins NA" l.r., titled and signed "...Guy Wiggins NA" on the reverse.
Oil on canvas, 25 x 30 in. (63.3 x 76.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Scattered small paint losses and areas of flaking, fine craquelure, drying cracks, minor surface grime.

Provenance: From the artist to his student Pauline Plume of Watertown, Connecticut, to the current owner by descent.
Estimate $25,000-35,000

N.B. The painting has been authenticated by Guy A. Wiggins, and a confirming letter from Mr. Wiggins dated January 17, 2017, accompanies the lot.

Back of the frame with a label from Artists Framing Company, J. Lowenbein, New York, and faintly inscribed "Frame Prop of Artists Frame Co."

Paint losses as follows: 5/16 inch loss with surrounding flaking located l.c. 1 3/4 inches up from the bottom; 1/2 inch loss to the roof of the yellow car in the foreground; small area of lifting with potential loss measuring 1/16 inches located 9 1/4 inches in from the left edge, to the right of the two green buses; scattered losses along the top edge, the largest located top center and measuring 1/4 inch long. There is a dark spot in the cornice line of the buildings on the right which seems original. Drying cracks throughout the composition, scattered craquelure generally consisting of isolated single cracks. Surface accretions/grime in the form of small brown dots.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords

Guy Carleton Wiggins, Pauline Plume, Mid-town, Watertown