Lot 151

John Ferguson Weir

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

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, 1841-1926)The Studio, 1864, signed and dated lower right "J.F. Weir 1864", oil on paper, 20 x 14 in.;ÿperiod carved gilt wood and composition frame, 32 x 25-3/4 in.Note: Remnants of label bearing title and artist's name, frame verso, also illegibleÿpaper label.; Provenance: Cardinal William O'Connell; Bernard and S. Dean Levy Inc., New York, NY, (label verso), purchased September 1976 for $7,125 (accompanied by original receipt); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

Condition

mounted on board, probably aluminum honeycomb backed, areas of retouch scattered throughout, crackle; frame with wear and some losses to decoration
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