Premier Auction
Sat, Oct 23, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 657
Joseph Pennell
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
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 |
(American, 1857-1926)
The Statue of Liberty, signed lower left "Pennell" and inscribed indistinctly, labeled verso "The New York Trust Company Statue of Liberty Collection/Statue of Liberty/An original watercolor by Joseph Pennell", watercolor on paper, sight 6-1/2 x 9-3/4 in.; period carved gilt wood frame, 16-1/2 x 19 in.
Provenance: Private Bluffton, South Carolina Collection
Note: bears labels verso: "James Bourlet & Sons Li...."
Condition
hinged in at upper edge, some restoration at left side to stabilize and fill left edge, not visible under mat, very slight foxing; frame with wear commensurate with age, small chips and losses
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