$4,920
Ernest Albert (American, 1857-1946) Some Old Red Barns Signed and dated 'ERNEST ALBERT. A.N.A./1940"l.r., titled on a label from Grand Central Art Galleries, Inc., New York, affixed to the stretcher, with alternate title Snow Scene with Red Barn on two modern labels affixed to the stretcher and frame, and a letter from the Concord Art Gallery (see below) providng provenance affixed to the frame. Oil on canvas, 30 x 36 in. (76.0 x 91.0 cm), framed. Condition: Minor paint losses to c.r. edge. Provenance: From the artist to his granddaughters, DuFlon Creed and Dorothy DuFlon Shaffer; by descent to Andrea C. Razak, Maryland, great-granddaughter of the artist and grandniece of E. Maxwell Albert; purchased by Judge Jon Tom Staton through the Concord Art Galley, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (2010); to the current private collection. Estimate $7,000-9,000 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-01-26
