Lot 367: Johann Georg Gmelin (German, 1810-1854), The Bay of Naples, Signed and dated "G. Gmelin. 1851." on the rock at l.r., inscribed "Purchas

Name: Johann Georg Gmelin (German, 1810-1854), The Bay of Naples, Signed and dated "G. Gmelin. 1851." on the rock at l.r., inscribed "Purchas
Brand: Skinner
SKU: ab72244d4b

Est: $4,000 USD - $6,000 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USFebruary 07, 2014

Item Overview

Description

Johann Georg Gmelin (German, 1810-1854)

The Bay of Naples
Signed and dated "G. Gmelin. 1851." on the rock at l.r., inscribed "Purchased...
1968" on the stretcher bar.
Oil on canvas, 28 x 38 1/2 in. (71.1 x 97.8 cm), framed.
Condition: Minor losses, craquelure, surface grime.

Provenance: Purchased in 1968 from the Red Elephant Studio of artist Francis West (1881-1971).

Artist or Maker

Georg Gmelin

Condition Report

Minute losses to lowest 1/4 of composition. The craquelure is visible but stable. The work would benefit from cleaning.

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

February 07, 2014, 04:00 PM EST

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

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