Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956), Four-Masted Sailing Ship in Dark Sea (1954)
Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956) Four-Masted Sailing Ship in Dark Sea, 1954 Watercolor and ink on paper 7-3/4 x 12-1/2 inches (19.7 x 31.8 cm) (sheet) Signed lower left: Feininger Dated lower right: 24. VII. '54. PROVENANCE: The artist; Frederick S. Wight, Los Angeles, California, gift from the above; Estate of the above; Private collection, West Hollywood, California. NOTE: Achim Moeller, Managing Principal of The Lyonel Feininger Project LLC, New York – Berlin, has confirmed the authenticity of this work, which is registered under no. 1894-02-19-24. A certificate of authenticity accompanies the work. Additional information was provided by Achim Moeller, The Lyonel Feininger Project LLC, New York – Berlin. In 1954, Feininger executed several watercolors related to the present work, including Steamer (Private Collection) and Freight Steamer (Milwaukee Art Museum). HID09710052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Presents very well. Very slight toning to the sheet. A faint diagonal scratch in lower right quadrant near right edge, most apparent under raking light. Edges of sheet are sealed with tape on recto, not visible when framed. Some undulation to sheet edges, visible only from verso when unframed. Sheet is hinged to window mat at three points along edges of verso. Framed under acrylic. Framed Dimensions 12.75 X 17.875 Inches
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Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956) Four-Masted Sailing Ship in Dark Sea, 1954 Watercolor and ink on paper 7-3/4 x 12-1/2 inches (19.7 x 31.8 cm) (sheet) Signed lower left: Feininger Dated lower right: 24. VII. '54. PROVENANCE: The artist; Frederick S. Wight, Los Angeles, California, gift from the above; Estate of the above; Private collection, West Hollywood, California. NOTE: Achim Moeller, Managing Principal of The Lyonel Feininger Project LLC, New York – Berlin, has confirmed the authenticity of this work, which is registered under no. 1894-02-19-24. A certificate of authenticity accompanies the work. Additional information was provided by Achim Moeller, The Lyonel Feininger Project LLC, New York – Berlin. In 1954, Feininger executed several watercolors related to the present work, including Steamer (Private Collection) and Freight Steamer (Milwaukee Art Museum). HID09710052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Presents very well. Very slight toning to the sheet. A faint diagonal scratch in lower right quadrant near right edge, most apparent under raking light. Edges of sheet are sealed with tape on recto, not visible when framed. Some undulation to sheet edges, visible only from verso when unframed. Sheet is hinged to window mat at three points along edges of verso. Framed under acrylic. Framed Dimensions 12.75 X 17.875 Inches
