$8,750
T. Lux Feininger (German/American, 1910-2011) A Meeting at Sea Signed "LUX" u.r., inscribed "Painted/by/Theodore Lux Feininger/1932" and "Painted by/Theodore Lux Feininger/1932/French/English/American/Belgium} Ships" in ink on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 35 x 76 in. (88.9 x 193.0 cm), framed. Condition: Varnish inconsistencies, staining or similar to right half of canvas, canvas deformation u.r. corner, a few scattered narrow abrasions with thinned pigment. Estimate $2,000-3,000 There are vertical striations to the work (probably from something that spilled or dripped onto the surface), especially on the right side of the composition. The work will clearly benefit from cleaning. The abrasions are minor (see images), and the surface appears stable. The frame measures 77 x 36 3/4 x 1 3/4 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:
2020-01-24
