Lot 22
  • 22

James Guy 1909-1983

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • James Guy
  • Chautauqua Lake Yacht Club
  • signed J. Guy and dated 1935, l.l.
  • oil on canvas
  • 12 by 16 in.
  • 30.5 by 40.6 cm.

Provenance

Acquired from the artist by his nephew, Sarasota, Florida
Acquired by the present owner from the above

Condition

Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in good condition, generally; minor soiling to canvas UNDER UV: some scattered inpainting, mostly dots/dashes at upper left quadrant and at lower right; there is a small area (about 1 1/2 by 3/4 in.) of inpainting just left of the fisherman's left arm (no corresponding disturbance on reverse); also, strengthening to a larger area, about 1-1/2 by 3 in. at lower right (in water); figural areas of composition are generally clean
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