European, American, Modern & Contemporary Art - Sale 11PT01 - Lot 26

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 11am

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Lot 26
Henri Edmond Cross
French, 1856-1910
La Baie de Saint-Clair
Bearing the artist's estate stamp monogram (ll)
Oil on canvas
10 5/8 x 16 1/8 inches (27 x 41 cm)

This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonne in preparation by Patrick Offenstadt.

Provenance:
Jean Schlumberger, author and a co-founder (with André Gide) of La Nouvelle Revue Française, Paris
Marc Schlumberger, son of Jean Schlumberger, Paris
Josephine Schlumberger Hawley, daughter of Marc Schlumberger, Connecticut
Bruce Hawley, husband of Josephine Schlumberger Hawley, Connecticut


C Estate of Bruce and Josephine Schlumberger Hawley

Sold for $158,500
(Includes Buyer's Premium)
Estimate $70,000-100,000

Dirty varnish. Frame rubbing. Repaired small tear (1cm) at upper center. No further apparent damage or restoration.


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