American & Southern | May 30, 2025
Fri, May 30, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1050
Joseph Decker
Estimate: $12,000 - $22,000
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 |
(German/America, 1853-1924)
Still Life with Melon and Grapes, 1884, signed and dated lower left oil on canvas, 13-3/4 x 20 in.; fine reproduction gilt wood frame, 20-3/4 x 27 x 2-1/4 in.
Provenance: Henry Rogers Benjamin, New York, New York; Private Collection; Kennedy Galleries, New York, New York, 1981 (label verso); Property of a Corporate Collection; Shannon's, Milford, Connecticut, April 29, 2010, sold for $24,000
Exhibited: National Serigraph Society, New York, Harnett and His School, July 7-27, 1953; Kennedy Galleries, New York, Art of America from 1770 to 1981, November 11-December 4, 1981
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Henry Rogers Benjamin, New York, New York; Private Collection; Kennedy Galleries, New York, New York, 1981 (label verso); Property of a Corporate Collection; Shannon's, Milford, Connecticut, April 29, 2010, sold for $24,000
wax lined and backed by board, scattered areas of retouch, stable crackle; frame with wear and surface losses to gilt Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
