Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Sep 11, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 979
Louis Moeller
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, 1855-1930)
Cronies, or A Good Joke, signed lower right "Louis Moeller N.A.", oil on canvas, 18 x 24 in.; period carved gilt wood frame, 27 x 32-3/4 in., Provenance: Christie's, New York, NY, May 29, 1987, (as "A Good Joke"), sold for $9,900; Mrs. George Arden, New York, NY; Christie's, New York, NY, May 26, 1993, (as Cronies"), sold for $29,900; Private Collection, Florida
Condition
wax and linen lined, stabilized crackle, scattered areas of retouch; frame with wear commensurate with age, outer frame discolored, probablyÿrefinished
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