$15,990
Robert Cutler Hinckley (American, 1853-1941) Pygmalion and Galatea Signed "Robert Hinckley. " l.l. Oil on canvas, 102 x 52 1/2 in. (259.0 x 133.0 cm), framed. Condition: Craquelure, drying cracks. Estimate $10,000-15,000 Frame dimensions are 114 x 57 in. Line of retouch varying in width up to but no more thsnk 1 1/2 inches all the way around the edge. There is a slightly larger area half way up on the left side. Small dots and dashes of retouch primarily in the background. Both the sculpture and sculptor look clean of retouch apart from a tiny spot on the sculpture right below the left elbow. Horizontal drying cracks and scattered areas of fine, stable alligatoring mostly to the background. 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:
2018-05-11