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The October 2023 Auctions: Day 2

Fri, Oct 20, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1107

William Trost Richards (American, 1833-1905) Oil on Artist Board, 1890, "Guernsey Cliffs", H 9" W 16.25"

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Bid Increments

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$0 $5
$30 $10
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$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 lower left. Verso having Knoedler label which reads: "K 28" - referring to the January, 1910 Knoedler exhibition "William T. Richards" item 28 entitled "Guernsey Cliffs". Frame verso having reference to Sotheby's Madison Ave. sale "NYAH 530" and label on protective board "4784 #138. Corresponding label on frame from Sotheby's Madison Ave. lot 138.  Pencil and wax pencil gallery notations on verso. Frame Measurements 15" x 22". Provenance: Collection of the Windorf Galleries, Mt. Clemens, MI. Sotheby's Madison Ave, New York, NY. M. Knoedler & Co. Galleries, New York, NY: "William T. Richards" January 31, 1910, Item 28.

Condition

when removed from the frame minor rubbing is visible from the frame on the extreme edge with associated pigment loss, otherwise no visible abrasions.  Pencil notation on verso titles work as "Rough Seas '90".  | 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.