WALDO PEIRCE (American, 1884 – 1970) TRIPTYCH – HEMINGWAY AMONG THE SHARKS.

Watercolor on paper Housed in free mount with mat Unsigned but all in Waldo Peirce’s handwriting and his artwork Please Note: The three pages, which are separate works on their own, have a story and illustrated watercolor with each. It starts with a title “Hemingway Among the Sharks” dated May 10, 1928 and describes Waldo’s adventure with Ernesto Hemingway, Bill Smith and himself. The text is an ongoing conversation during this hunt and capture SIZE: 19-1/2″ x 14-1/4″ each Mat: 26″ x 20″ PROVENANCE: Directly from the artist, descending through the family CONDITION: Fragile, time toned, losses at corners, edges and one with quarter size hole 9-93114 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1004

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1004	$14,220.00	WALDO PEIRCE (American, 1884 – 1970) TRIPTYCH – HEMINGWAY AMONG THE SHARKS. Watercolor on paper Housed in free mount with mat Unsigned but all in Waldo Peirce’s handwriting and his artwork Please Note: The three pages, which are separate works on their own, have a story and illustrated watercolor with each. It starts with a title “Hemingway Among the Sharks” dated May 10, 1928 and describes Waldo’s adventure with Ernesto Hemingway, Bill Smith and himself. The text is an ongoing conversation during this hunt and capture SIZE: 19-1/2″ x 14-1/4″ each Mat: 26″ x 20″ PROVENANCE: Directly from the artist, descending through the family CONDITION: Fragile, time toned, losses at corners, edges and one with quarter size hole 9-93114 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1004 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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WALDO PEIRCE (American, 1884 – 1970) TRIPTYCH – HEMINGWAY AMONG THE SHARKS.