$1,599
Anton Otto Fischer (American, 1882-1962) Wreck Survivors Signed and dated "ANTON OTTO FISCHER '23" l. r., titled on a label from Quester Gallery, Stonington, Connecticut, affixed to the frame backing. Oil on canvas, 26 x 18 in. (66.0 x 45.7 cm), framed. Condition: Lined onto a rigid support, retouch, craquelure, abrasions c.l. and u.l., surface grime. Provenance: The estate of Justin L. Cobb III, Massachusetts. N.B. The lot is accompanied by a photocopy of the work on the November 5, 1923, cover of Sea Stories Magazine, printed by Street & Smith Corporation. Estimate $800-1,200 Titled in Sea Stories Magazine. Framed dimensions: 32 x 26 in. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-09-27
