$750
Jessie Cheney Fairbanks (American, 1870-1946) Abstract Landscape. Signed and dated "Jessie/Cheney/Fairbanks/1940" l.r. Oil on canvas, 28 x 25 in., framed. Condition: Surface grime, craquelure, a few scattered minor accretions, a few narrow linear abrasions. Estimate $300-500 No further condition issues to report. Frame dimensions: 37 x 33 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. We are grateful to Jonathan C. Sproul for providing the following information about the artist: Born Jessie May Cheney in Amherst, Massachusetts. Art student and daughter of Amherst College vocal teacher George S. Cheney (1834-1902). Married in 1894, to music teacher, piano salesman and organist Almon J. Fairbanks (1869-1936) of Boston. Exhibited Copley Society, Boston, and Gloucester Society of Artists. Resided Cambridge, Newton in 1920s, Rockport in 1929, and Boston in the 1930s-40s. 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:
2020-03-10
