William Posey Silva (American, 1859-1948) Carmel Beach

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William Posey Silva (American, 1859-1948)

Carmel Beach
Incised "WILLIAM SILVA" l.r., titled and signed "...William P. Silva" on the reverse, titled on an artist label affixed to the reverse, identified on a label from Trotter Galleries, Pacific Grove, California, affixed to the reverse.
Oil on board, 8 x 10 in. (20.1 x 25.3 cm),framed.
Condition: Scattered retouch.

Provenance: The estate of Richard Mellon Scaife, Pennsylvania. The proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit a Pennsylvania art institution.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Frame measures 14 3/4 x 16 3/4 in. (37.4 x 42.5 cm). The retouch is scattered dots and dashes throughout the composition.


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