DuMouchelles
Live Auction

May 2024: Day Two

Fri, May 17, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1006

Frank Califano (Italian-American, 1879-1939) Trompe-l'œil Oil on Canvas, Ca. 1922, "His Master's Aim", H 36" W 22.25"

Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
Signed in the lower right. Trompe-l'œil oil on canvas of a violin, bow, sheet music and a letter in front of a wooden door. Letter addressed to W.M. Harnett. Having a giltwood frame, H 41.75", W 28". Provenance: Collection of a prominent, Grosse Pointe Park, MI collector of American art.

Condition

Professional conservation. Relined. Horizontal lines of overpaint above the violin and across the violin. Spots of overpaint below the violin and in the background. Very good condition with professional restoration. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.
Collection of a prominent, Grosse Pointe Park, MI collector of American art.