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Lot 333: Anton Otto Fischer (American, 1882-1962) The Young Lady on the Tinker, Marblehead Signed and dated "ANTON OTTO FIS...R '24" l.r. Oil..

Est: $1,500 USD - $2,000 USDSold:
SkinnerBoston, MA, USMay 21, 2010

Item Overview

Description

Anton Otto Fischer (American, 1882-1962)

The Young Lady on the Tinker, Marblehead
Signed and dated "ANTON OTTO FIS...R '24" l.r.
Oil on canvas, 20 x 26 in. (50.8 x 66.0 cm), unframed.
Condition: Puncture with losses c.r., flaking and losses (including area of signature), surface grime.

Artist or Maker

Condition Report

There is a puncture in the canvas measuring 1/4 in length c.r. side. There is paint loss and active flaking in many areas, especially in the u.l. quadrant. Paint loss and flaking in the water, the sky, the sails, and the hull of the sailboat. There is further paint loss along the bottom edge, including through the signature, and areas of canvas are exposed. The paint on the figures appears to be stable and intact. The exposed canvas in the u.r. corner appears to be the intention of the artist, rather than damage or wear. There are minimal tacking edges top and bottom.


Auction Details

American & European Paintings

by
Skinner
May 21, 2010, 12:00 PM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US