Lot 62

Benjamin Champney

Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$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

Condition

crackle, surface dirt layer, canvas slightly loose; frame with minimal wear
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