Lot 143
  • 143

Edward Moran

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Edward Moran
  • Fishing Boats in the Moonlight
  • signed Edward Moran and dated 1877 (lower left)
  • oil on canvas laid down on Masonite
  • 30 by 24 7/8 inches
  • (76.2 by 63.2 cm)

Provenance

Private Collection, New Jersey

Condition

Oil on canvas, canvas is laid down on Masonite. Surface: In good condition aside from visible frame abrasion to the upper and left edges, faintly pressed with visible canvas weave and some visible small spots of turned repaint, mainly to the right of the front sail of the central boat.. UNDER UV: Some spots of inpainting under thick varnish. Work presents nicely and is ready to hang.
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