Day 1: American, Southern & Modern Works
Fri, Jan 15, 2016 05:00PM EST - Sun, Jan 17, 2016 05:00PM EST
Live Auction
Lot 132
George von Hoesslin
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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 |
(German, 1851-1923)
Woman Studying Manuscripts, Boston, 1881, signed on left page of illuminated book "Boston/Anno/1881/by George von Hoesslin", oil on canvas, 32-1/2 x 42-1/8 in.; modern gilt wood frame, crackle, lined and restretched on old stretcher, retouch throughout affecting less than 10% of surface; frame with abrasions. Notes: Von Hoesslin's family immigrated from Germany to American in 1856. After receiving education in the States he returned to Munich and studied under Wilhelm Lindenschmit (1829 -1895). 1880 marked his return to Boston, Massachusetts.. Provenance: Private Collection
crackle, lined and restretched on old stretcher, retouch throughout affecting less than 10% of surface; frame with abrasions
