Lot 781: Marcel Mouillot (French, 1889-1972), Les Bateaux, Signed "Marcel/Mouillot." l.l., inscribed "Mouillot-no-11" in pencil on the stretcher

Name: Marcel Mouillot (French, 1889-1972), Les Bateaux, Signed "Marcel/Mouillot." l.l., inscribed "Mouillot-no-11" in pencil on the stretcher
Brand: Skinner
SKU: f0d9666ef8

Est: $2,500 USD - $3,500 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USSeptember 20, 2013

Item Overview

Description

Marcel Mouillot (French, 1889-1972)

Les Bateaux
Signed "Marcel/Mouillot." l.l., inscribed "Mouillot-no-11" in pencil on the stretcher,
identified on labels from Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, affixed to the stretcher and frame.
Oil on canvas, 19 7/8 x 24 in. (50.5 x 61.0 cm), framed.
Condition: Lined, minor retouch.

Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire.

Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire.

Artist or Maker

Marcel Mouillot

Condition Report

Two areas of retouch to u.r. quadrant, measuring less than approx. 1/2 x 1/2 in., no additional condition issues to report.

There are the remains of a broken presentation plaque on the front of the frame, which is missing any information. Also with a typed label that reads "Harrison Gallery/Loan 809" and a partial label of unknown origin, both on the stretcher; with a stamp marked "E.H. Moorhouse, Los Angeles" on the frame verso.

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

September 20, 2013, 10:00 AM EST

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

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