Lot 108
  • 108

Andrew Wyeth

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • Andrew Wyeth
  • In the Boat
  • signed Andrew Wyeth (lower left) and initialed AW (lower right)
  • watercolor with traces of pencil on paper
  • 21 7/8 by 29 7/8 inches
  • (55.6 by 56.8 cm)
  • Painted in 1935.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist, 1948

Condition

In fairly good condition. Colors appear vibrant, although there is some minor fading. Minor soiling to surface; scattered specks of foxing, most noticeable in sky; discolorations at edges under mat, especially along upper right edge. Edges appear intact, although there are repairs along them for tears and losses, especially lower right edge and corner, and along left edge (evident on verso). Sheet is hinged to backing with three pieces of white paper tape along upper edge verso.
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Catalogue Note

The setting of this painting is Port Clyde Harbor, Maine.