Lot 523: James Grover Thurber (American, 1894-1961), "This gentleman was kind enough to see me home, darling.", Signed "Thurber" l.c., titled wi

Name: James Grover Thurber (American, 1894-1961), "This gentleman was kind enough to see me home, darling.", Signed "Thurber" l.c., titled wi
Brand: Skinner
SKU: d304c79368

Est: $1,000 USD - $1,500 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USMay 17, 2013

Item Overview

Description

James Grover Thurber (American, 1894-1961)

"This gentleman was kind enough to see me home, darling."
Signed "Thurber" l.c., titled within the composition, identified in a letter from
James Thurber attached to the frame backing.
Pen and ink on paper, 8 1/2 x 11 1/8 in. (21.5 x 28.3 cm), framed.
Condition: Sheet laid down on matboard support, pencil crop marks at edges of sheet.

Provenance: Purchased from the artist by Mrs. Donald Straus in 1950; to the estate of Elizabeth A. Straus, New York and Maine.

Artist or Maker

James Thurber

Condition Report

With a label from Raymond & Raymond, Inc., New York, on the frame backing paper, minor paper loss to u.l. quadrant (approx. 1/16 x 1/16 in.), no additional condition issues to report.

The paperboard support is inscribed on the reverse with the title of the work written in French in red pencil, and "10 guineas" in pencil.

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 17, 2013, 12:00 PM EST

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

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