Lot 644: Hannes Beckmann (American, 1909-1976), Light Picture, 1961, Signed and dated "hb. 60." l.l., inscribed "'Light Picture/oil 1961/Hannes

Name: Hannes Beckmann (American, 1909-1976), Light Picture, 1961, Signed and dated "hb. 60." l.l., inscribed "'Light Picture/oil 1961/Hannes
Brand: Skinner
SKU: e30355c643

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

SkinnerBoston, MA, USFebruary 07, 2014

Item Overview

Description

Hannes Beckmann (American, 1909-1976)

Light Picture, 1961
Signed and dated "hb. 60." l.l., inscribed "'Light Picture/oil 1961/Hannes
Beckmann" on the reverse, inscribed "To Matthew Wysocki" in ink on the stretcher.
Oil on canvas, 30 x 30 in. (76.3 x 76.3 cm), framed.
Condition: Minor scuffing, surface accretions and grime.

Provenance: Through the estate of Matthew Wysocki (1920-1991), artist, photographer, professor and chairman of Dartmouth College's visual studies department (1966-1989), to the present owner by family descent, Connecticut.

Artist or Maker

Hannes Beckmann

Condition Report

The scuffing is visible almost exclusively in raking light. The work might benefit from 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

February 07, 2014, 04:00 PM EST

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

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