$2,952
Ernest Fiene (American, 1894-1965) Frosty Morning Signed "E. Fiene." l.l., titled, dated, and signed "FROSTY MORNING.1935./ERNEST FIENE." on the reverse, numbered and titled "#95..." in pencil on the stretcher, identified on a label from The St. Louis Art Museum affixed to the frame backing and an exhibition label from the Art Institute of Chicago (see below) affixed to the frame. Oil on canvas, 26 1/4 x 36 1/4 in. (66.3 x 92.0 cm), framed. Condition: Surface grime. Provenance: Property of the Saint Louis Art Museum, sold to benefit the acquisition fund. Exhibitions: The Art Institute of Chicago 48th Annual Exhibition of American Paintings & Sculpture, November 18, 1937-January 6, 1938, cat. no. 79, awarded the Norman Waite Harris Silver Medal. Estimate $2,500-3,500 Stamped "CITY ART MUSEUM/ST. LOUIS, MO." on the stretcher and on the back of the frame. Frame dimensions are 36 3/8 x 46 3/8 in. No additional condition issues to report. 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.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-01-26
