Arthur B. Davies (1862-1928), "Cornucopia," circa 1910
Arthur B. Davies
(1862-1928)
"Cornucopia," circa 1910
Oil on canvas laid to canvas
Indistinct signature lower right; titled and dated on a gallery label on the frame's verso; alternatively titled "Nudes with Fruit" on other gallery and exhibition labels
28 x 23 in.
Provenance:
The artist
Collection of Dr. Trasko [?], Rockland County, NY
ACA American Master's Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Spanierman Gallery, New York, NY
Goldfield Galleries, Los Angeles, CA
The Edward Goldfield Collection, Los Angeles, CA
Exhibited:
Claremont, CA; Pomona College, Pomona College Gallery, n.d.
New York, NY, Grand Central Art Galleries, "Impressionism and Post Impressionism: Transformations in the Modern American Mode 1885-1945," March 29-May 14, 1988
Condition
Visual: A few scattered, hairline surface abrasions. Frame abrasions around the extreme outer edges. Surface grime. Sections of the painting, particularly in the center, appear to be overcleaned. The canvas is wax-lined.Blacklight: There is an irregularly shaped area of touch-up in the lower right quadrant measuring approximately 5 x 4 inches overall. A dime-sized area of touch up at the center of the left edge, and other possible, smaller spots of touch-up nearby. A thick varnish layer may obscure other areas of restoration. The lower left corner of the varnish layer appears to have been slightly cleaned.Frame: 35 3/4 x 30 3/4 x 3 in.Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
Arthur B. Davies
(1862-1928)
"Cornucopia," circa 1910
Oil on canvas laid to canvas
Indistinct signature lower right; titled and dated on a gallery label on the frame's verso; alternatively titled "Nudes with Fruit" on other gallery and exhibition labels
28 x 23 in.
Provenance:
The artist
Collection of Dr. Trasko [?], Rockland County, NY
ACA American Master's Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Spanierman Gallery, New York, NY
Goldfield Galleries, Los Angeles, CA
The Edward Goldfield Collection, Los Angeles, CA
Exhibited:
Claremont, CA; Pomona College, Pomona College Gallery, n.d.
New York, NY, Grand Central Art Galleries, "Impressionism and Post Impressionism: Transformations in the Modern American Mode 1885-1945," March 29-May 14, 1988
Condition
Visual: A few scattered, hairline surface abrasions. Frame abrasions around the extreme outer edges. Surface grime. Sections of the painting, particularly in the center, appear to be overcleaned. The canvas is wax-lined.Blacklight: There is an irregularly shaped area of touch-up in the lower right quadrant measuring approximately 5 x 4 inches overall. A dime-sized area of touch up at the center of the left edge, and other possible, smaller spots of touch-up nearby. A thick varnish layer may obscure other areas of restoration. The lower left corner of the varnish layer appears to have been slightly cleaned.Frame: 35 3/4 x 30 3/4 x 3 in.Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
