Lot 412: Albert Van Beest (American, 1820-1860) Two Studies of War of 1812 Naval Engagements Signed "AVan Beest" in pencil l.l. and l.r., res...

Name: Albert Van Beest (American, 1820-1860) Two Studies of War of 1812 Naval Engagements Signed "AVan Beest" in pencil l.l. and l.r., res...
Brand: Skinner
SKU: 98188bea59

Est: $1,200 USD - $1,800 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USSeptember 07, 2012

Item Overview

Description

Albert Van Beest (American, 1820-1860)

Two Studies of War of 1812 Naval Engagements
Signed "AVan Beest" in pencil l.l. and l.r., respectively, identified on
information affixed to the backing.
Ink wash and graphite on paper, sight sizes to 7 x 9 1/2 in. (17.8 x 24.1 cm), both framed.
Condition: Toning, restored tears and paper losses, not examined out of frames.

Provenance: A prominent Cincinnati, Ohio, collector.

N.B. Biographical literature and a copy of the conservation report from the Intermuseum Laboratory, Oberlin, Ohio, April 29, 1998, accompany the lot.

Artist or Maker

Albertus van Beest

Condition Report

Out of their frames, the sheets measure 7 1/4 x 9 5/8 inches, and have nicks along their lefts edges, probably due to having been bound into a sketchbook. The shooting scene is inscribed "Study for Battle Lake Erie Van Beest" in the reverse, and has extensive repairs (visible on verso). The foundering dory scene has several repairs visible on the reverse.

Auction Details

American & European Paintings & Prints

Skinner

September 07, 2012, 12:00 PM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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