Lot 98
  • 98

Frank B. Hoffman 1888-1958

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Frank B. Hoffman
  • Fox with Catch and Deer in a Field: Two Paintings
  • the first signed Hoffman, u.r.; the second signed Hoffman and with the artist's device, l.r.
  • oil on canvasboard and oil on board respectively  (two paintings)
  • 9 by 10 1/2 in. 22.8 by 26.7 cm.
  • 12 by 15 5/8 in. 30.5 by 40.3 cm.

Condition

(Deer in Field) Surface: in good condition UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: no apparent inpainting (Fox) Surface: in fairly good condition; surface is dirty--could use a cleaning; scattered craquelure; scattered "pinholes" along edges (most of them along lower edge); surface uneven at lower right (shows some bare fibers--should be inspected in person) UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: no apparent inpainting
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