Lot 490: Amos Sewell (American, 1901-1983), Illustration from Huckleberry Finn, Signed "AMOS/SEWELL" l.l., Condition: Foxing to margins, mild su

Name: Amos Sewell (American, 1901-1983), Illustration from Huckleberry Finn, Signed "AMOS/SEWELL" l.l., Condition: Foxing to margins, mild su
Brand: Skinner
SKU: 1d31a23546

Est: $3,000 USD - $5,000 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USMay 16, 2014

Item Overview

Description

Amos Sewell (American, 1901-1983)

Illustration from Huckleberry Finn
Signed "AMOS/SEWELL" l.l.
Mixed media on illustration board, 13 x 23 3/4 in. (33.0 x 60.3 cm), unframed.
Condition: Foxing to margins, mild surface grime.

Provenance: Wedding gift from the artist and Ruth Sewell, c. 1971 to the current owner.

N.B. Amos Sewell and his wife Ruth lived in the consignor's great-grandparents' home in Westport, Connecticut. The artist was a good friend of their family, who still lived on property across the street. Family members modeled for him, and Sewell also used scenes of their farm as backgrounds in his illustrations.

Artist or Maker

Amos Sewell

Condition Report

'Foxing' may be rust-colored mildew to the surface; several small areas of retouch to the white margin l.r., all less than 1/4 x 1/4 in.; the work may benefit from a cleaning.

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). 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 Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

American & European Works of Art

Skinner

May 16, 2014, 04:00 PM EST

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

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