George Frederick Bensell

Lot 195: GEORGE FREDERICK BENSELL (AMERICAN 1837-1879)

Name: GEORGE FREDERICK BENSELL (AMERICAN 1837-1879)
Brand: Freeman's
SKU: 7ntqd3gbsx

Est: $1,000 USD - $1,500 USD

Freeman'sPhiladelphia, PA, USOctober 17, 2008

Item Overview

Description

GEORGE FREDERICK BENSELL
(american 1837-1879)
WALKING THE PENNSYLVANIA HILLS
Signed bottom right, oil on canvas
40 x 60 in.
provenance:
Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Meyer Naide, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Artist or Maker

George Frederick Bensell

Condition Report

- a two inch tear center, two 1/2 inch tears center left
-craquelure
- scattered retouch to sky, mountains and some trees
- stretcher marks
- 2 patches verso, including: 4 x 1 in. top left and 2 1/2 x 1 in. center right
- canvas reinforced in verso, with some sort of thin material and paste ( to th touch it feels like dry putty), areas include: 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in., 3 x 7 in., 2 1/2 x 1 in., 7 x 3 in. and 7 x 3 in. all to the bottom thrid of the picture

Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.

Auction Details

Freeman's Friday: Paintings + Prints

Freeman's

October 17, 2008, 11:00 AM EST

2400 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, US

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