Benjamin West (American, 1738-1820) Shipwreck

Description:

Benjamin West (American, 1738-1820)

Shipwreck
Unsigned, inscribed "1s night/£ 40/C.M. Angelo &" on the reverse.
Pen and ink with gray wash on paper, 12 5/8 x 20 1/2 in. (32.0 x 52.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Creasing, toning, affixed around the perimeter of the reverse to the front of a window mat.

Provenance: The collection of Mrs. Claire Francis, a direct descendant of the artist; through to Christopher Powney, London; to George Wald, Esq., to the estate of George Wald, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

N.B. The work is accompanied by the original sales receipt dated April 23, 1968, from Christopher Powney to George Wald, noting the provenance.
Property from the estate of George Wald.
Estimate $400-600

The window mat is held with photo corners in an overmat.


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