Lot 370: Mary Josephine Walters (American, 1837-1883) Coastal Landscape Signed "M.J. Walters" l.l. Watercolor and graphite on paper, 13 x 19 ...

Name: Mary Josephine Walters (American, 1837-1883) Coastal Landscape Signed "M.J. Walters" l.l. Watercolor and graphite on paper, 13 x 19 ...
Brand: Skinner
SKU: 90923d2864

Est: $800 USD - $1,200 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USSeptember 09, 2011

Item Overview

Description

Mary Josephine Walters (American, 1837-1883)

Coastal Landscape
Signed "M.J. Walters" l.l.
Watercolor and graphite on paper, 13 x 19 3/4 in. (33.0 x 50.2 cm), framed.
Condition: Stain u.c.

N.B. Mary Josephine Walters, also known as Josephine Walters or M.J. Walters, is one of only a few known woman artists of the Hudson River School. She studied under Asher B. Durand, and was said to have been his favorite female student.

Artist or Maker

Mary Josephine Walters

Condition Report

The watercolor has been laid on an acid backing. Sheet size of the watercolor itself is 14 x 21 in. (35.5 x 53.2 cm). Stain in the sky u.c. measures 3 1/4 x 3/4 in. Edges of the sheet are worn, with losses especially at the l.l. corner, but image is unaffected. Glue residue all around the perimeter of the sheet. Loss (2 1/4 x 1 in.) to backing support l.c. but does not affect the sheet.

Auction Details

American & European Paintings & Prints

Skinner

September 09, 2011, 12:00 PM EST

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

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