$20,145
Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873-1948) Venice Signed and inscribed "Aston Knight Paris" l. l., titled and inscribed "...To Victoria Bates/c/o J.S. Frelinghuysen/111 William St. NY" on a label affixed to the strainer, inscribed "...Twilight on the Grand Canal" in pencil on the strainer and with a Paris export stamp affixed to the reverse. Oil on canvas, 25 1/2 x 32 in. (64.8 x 81.3 cm), framed. Condition: Craquelure, surface grime. Provenance: From the artist to his niece, Victoria (née Frelinghuysen) Bates (1907-2002); by family descent to the present owners. Craquelure overall. Small paint loss l.r. at bottom edge, measuring 1/8 inch. Paper label affixed to the reverse appears to be an old customs stamp with faded lettering, not a patch reinforcement.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-09-07
