Lot 522: Attributed to Augustus Waldo Eddy (American, 1851-1921) Lot of Two Works: View of the Penfield Reef Lighthouse off Fairfield, Connec...

Name: Attributed to Augustus Waldo Eddy (American, 1851-1921) Lot of Two Works: View of the Penfield Reef Lighthouse off Fairfield, Connec...
Brand: Skinner
SKU: 95aae08cb5

Est: $400 USD - $600 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USNovember 07, 2010

Item Overview

Description

Attributed to Augustus Waldo Eddy (American, 1851-1921)

Lot of Two Works: View of the Penfield Reef Lighthouse off Fairfield, Connecticut. Unsigned, artist and view identified in inscriptions on the reverse of one. Oil on canvas, 17 x 24, and conte crayon on paper study, 22 x 28 in., both framed. Condition: Oil on canvas has two abrasions, minor retouch; conte crayon is toned.

Provenance: From the collection of Augustus Waldo Eddy, head keeper at Penfield Reef Lighthouse (1876-1880), Fairfield, Connecticut; present collection by family descent.

Artist or Maker

Augustus Eddy

Condition Report

Oil on canvas- 3/4 in abrasion c.l. sky, 4 in. abrasion l.r. sky and water, possible retouch to sky area left of lighthouse.

Auction Details

American Furniture & Decorative Arts

Skinner

November 07, 2010, 11:00 AM EST

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

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