Lot 736: Gerald Leake (American, 1885-1975), The Child, Signed "Leake" l.r., identified on a presentation plaque and on labels from Grand, Condi

Name: Gerald Leake (American, 1885-1975), The Child, Signed "Leake" l.r., identified on a presentation plaque and on labels from Grand, Condi
Brand: Skinner
SKU: d23d8fe3d8

Est: $1,500 USD - $2,000 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USSeptember 20, 2013

Item Overview

Description

Gerald Leake (American, 1885-1975)

The Child
Signed "Leake" l.r., identified on a presentation plaque and on labels from Grand
Central Galleries, New York, and Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, both affixed to the stretcher.
Oil on canvas, 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.4 cm), framed.
Condition: Paint losses, craquelure, varnish inconsistencies, surface grime.

Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire.

Artist or Maker

Gerald Leake

Condition Report

Craquelure with flaking and losses. Losses to center left in the skirt of the red dress in an area measuring 3 1/4 x 1 1/4 inches. Scattered losses throughout, particularly to the background. Subtle rippling to canvas, with mild canvas deformation.

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. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

American & European Works of Art

Skinner

September 20, 2013, 10:00 AM EST

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

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