$5,036
Arthur Clifton Goodwin (American, 1864-1929) The Corner of Boylston and Arlington Streets, Boston Unsigned, with a label from H. C. Speed, Boston, affixed to the backing. Pastel on paper/board, 12 1/2 x 18 in. (31.8 x 45.7 cm), framed. Condition: Restored abrasion to l.l., u.l., and u.r. quadrants, restored break and small loss to board u.l. N.B. H.C. Speed was a restorer, framer, and close friend of A.C. Goodwin, who sold his works in his gallery on La Grange Street. Two restored breaks to the u.l. quadrant (the first along top edge measuring approx. 1 1/2 in. length, with resulting loss approx. 1/4 in., the second approx. 4 1/2 in. length spanning both u.l. and u.r. quadrants), restored arc-shaped abrasion spanning l.l. and u.r. quadrants approx. 7 1/2 in. length., three corners reinforced by cardstock glued to the reverse.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-05-21
