$7,703
Abbott Fuller Graves (American, 1859-1936) Rosemary (Still Life) Signed "Abbott Graves" l. l., titled in pencil and stamped "...Ex. P.A.F.A." on the stretcher. Oil on canvas, 30 x 30 in. (76.2 x 76.2 cm), in a signed Herman Dudley Murphy for Carrig-Rohane frame. Condition: Minor retouch. Exhibitions: 119th Annual Exhibition, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, February 3 to March 23, 1924, no. 181. Literature: Falk, Peter Hastings. The Annual Exhibition Record of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Vol. III (1914-1968), Madison: Sound View Press, 1989, pg. 211. Frame dated, monogrammed and inscribed "19 [Herman Dudley Murphy monogram] 26/ Carrig-Rohane Shop, Inc./ R. C. VOSE/ BOSTON... #4280" on the reverse, varnish staining to the reverse, retouch to two areas--one measuring approx. 1/2 x 1 in. to l.c. and the other aprox. 2 x 1/2 in. to l.l. quadrant, craquelure, no additional condition issues to report.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-01-28
