George Benjamin Luks (American, 1867-1933) Fishing Scene

Description:

George Benjamin Luks (American, 1867-1933)

Fishing Scene
Signed "George luks" l.r., identified on a presentation plaque, titled in the George B. Luks Estate sale catalog (see below),stamped "GEORGE LUKS SALE/PARKE-BERNET GALLERIES, Inc." on the frame backing, labeled "ESTATE OF/G.B. LUKS./6369" on the back of the frame.
Watercolor on paper laid down on paperboard, 8 3/8 x 12 5/8 in. (21.3 x 32.1 cm),framed.
Condition: Surface grime, sheet appears to have been trimmed along upper and left edges, small nicks u.l. and l.l., crease l.r., small tear c.l.

Provenance: The estate of George B. Luks; Paintings, Watercolors, and Drawings by George B. Luks, Property of His Estate Sold by Order of William D. Luks, Executor, Public Auction Sale, Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, April 5, 1950, Lot 7; to the collection of Carol J. Ferranti; to the estate of Carol J. Ferranti.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Small tear to c.l. just above the end of the fishing pole. Possible partial second signature to l.l. "...ks". Crease to the left of the signature at l.r.

Framed dimensions: 18 1/4 x 22 1/2 in.


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