May 6, 2014 11:00 EST
Impressionist & Modern Art
78
Frederic Sackrider Remington
Frederic Sackrider Remington
American, 1861-1909
Rayburn Sprang from the Outer Edge of the Parapet into the Lake, and Tizoc and Young Instantly Followed Him, circa 1890
Signed Frederic Remington (lc)
Watercolor en grisaille on paperboard
Image 19 x 9 1/2 inches, board 23 x 12 3/8 inches
Literature:
Janvier, Thomas A., "The Aztec Treasure-House," Harper's Weekly, Mar. 8, 1890, p. 177
Peter H. Hassrick and Melissa J. Webster, Frederic Remington: A Catalogue Raisonne of Paintings, Watercolors and Drawings, vol. I, Cody, Wyoming, 1996, p. 324, no. 1028, illus.
This work was examined by the Remington Examination Committee on March 11 and 12, 2014 at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody, Wyoming. "In the opinion of the committee, this item is an original work by Frederic Remington. The drawing, technique, composition, and theme conform with Remington's known works and his tecnical habits of 1890. This item is the original for the illustration from Thomas A. Janvier's story, "The Aztec Treasure-House" in Harper's Weekly (March 8, 1890), p. 177. When compared to the illustration, this item has been cut down on the right hand side."
Sold for $28,125
Estimated at $12,000 - $18,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Frederic Sackrider Remington
American, 1861-1909
Rayburn Sprang from the Outer Edge of the Parapet into the Lake, and Tizoc and Young Instantly Followed Him, circa 1890
Signed Frederic Remington (lc)
Watercolor en grisaille on paperboard
Image 19 x 9 1/2 inches, board 23 x 12 3/8 inches
Literature:
Janvier, Thomas A., "The Aztec Treasure-House," Harper's Weekly, Mar. 8, 1890, p. 177
Peter H. Hassrick and Melissa J. Webster, Frederic Remington: A Catalogue Raisonne of Paintings, Watercolors and Drawings, vol. I, Cody, Wyoming, 1996, p. 324, no. 1028, illus.
This work was examined by the Remington Examination Committee on March 11 and 12, 2014 at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody, Wyoming. "In the opinion of the committee, this item is an original work by Frederic Remington. The drawing, technique, composition, and theme conform with Remington's known works and his tecnical habits of 1890. This item is the original for the illustration from Thomas A. Janvier's story, "The Aztec Treasure-House" in Harper's Weekly (March 8, 1890), p. 177. When compared to the illustration, this item has been cut down on the right hand side."
The right edge is irregularly cut (perhaps from the artist). Pinholes and slight staining in the outer margin. Possible stain in the upper left quadrant to the left of the man sitting on the wall with the hat.
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Auction: Impressionist & Modern Art, May 6, 2014
