Single Owner Auction - The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr. of Newnan, Georgia
Sat, Sep 12, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 62
Benjamin Champney
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(American, 1817-1907)Jackson, New Hampshire, signed lower left "B. Champney '76", oil on canvas, 16 x 10 in.; reproduction carved gilt wood and composition frame, 22 x 16 in.Note: Accompanying this lot is a signed, original letter from Benjamin Champney to a Paul Willard of Boston, Massachusetts.ÿ Sent from North Conway, New Hampshire postmarked July 5, 1860,ÿ it discusses a painting that Champneyÿwas painting for Mr. Willard. While unrelated to thisÿspecific lot, it was found in a piece of furniture in Bankshaven where William had stored it.ÿÿ[white mountains]; Provenance: Richard A. Bourne, Hyannis, Massachusetts, July 25, 1972, purchased for $600 (accompanied by original receipt); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
crackle, surface dirt layer, canvas slightly loose; frame with minimal wear
