Lot 333A
  • 333A

Bill Benjamin BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, NAVY YARD, 1902

Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Bill Benjamin
  • Brooklyn, New York Navy Yard (American Cruiser in Harbor)
  • signed Benjamin (lower left)
  • acrylic on canvas
  • 30 by 24 inches
  • 76.2 by 61 cm

Provenance

Ann Madonia Antiques, Southampton, Bill Benjamin Art Show benefitting Southampton Fresh Air Home, July 25, 2012

Acquired from the above by A. Alfred Taubman

Condition

Canvas is not lined. Surface of the work in excellent condition. Paint is thinly applied, scattered canvas weave visible through paint layers. UNDER UV: No apparent signs of inpainting.
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