$13,530
George Benjamin Luks (American, 1867-1933) Fishing Scene Signed "George luks" l. r., identified on a presentation plaque, titled in the George B. Luks Estate sale catalog (see below), stamped "GEORGE LUKS SALE/PARKE-BERNET GALLERIES, Inc." on the frame backing, labeled "ESTATE OF/G.B. LUKS./6369" on the back of the frame. Watercolor on paper laid down on paperboard, 8 3/8 x 12 5/8 in. (21.3 x 32.1 cm), framed. Condition: Surface grime, sheet appears to have been trimmed along upper and left edges, small nicks u.l. and l.l., crease l.r., small tear c.l. Provenance: The estate of George B. Luks; Paintings, Watercolors, and Drawings by George B. Luks, Property of His Estate Sold by Order of William D. Luks, Executor, Public Auction Sale, Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, April 5, 1950, Lot 7; to the collection of Carol J. Ferranti; to the estate of Carol J. Ferranti.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-05-19
