$4,375
Émile René Ménard (French, 1862-1930) Thunderheads Above the Temple of Concordia, Agrigento Signed "E. R. Menard" l.l., with a canvas stencil from Paul Foinet Fils on the reverse, and with a fragmentary label from Buffalo Arts Academy, Albright Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York, affixed to the back of the frame. Oil on canvas, 36 x 50 7/8 in. (91.0 x 121.5 cm), framed. Condition: Scattered abrasions, varnish discoloration, surface grime. Provenance: A private New England collection. N.B. Situated on the south coast of Sicily, the Temple of Concordia in Agrigento is the largest and best-preserved Doric temple in Sicily and one of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world. Estimate $3,500-5,500 Framed dimensions are 42 3/4 x 58 x 2 inches. With a business card from Raydon Gallery, New York, affixed to the stretcher. 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:
2020-09-25
