PAUL WEBER (AMERICAN, 1823 – 1916) THE RIVER CROSSING.

PAUL WEBER (AMERICAN, 1823 – 1916) THE RIVER CROSSING. Oil on canvas landscape scene shows a red-shirted man on horseback at edge of river with cows crossing. Tree and grass-lined banks leading to distant hills under white cloud and blue sky Signed “PAUL WEBER” and dated “1864”. Housed in its outstanding original gesso-decorated deep antique gilt frame with gilt bead decorated liner. The frame carrying a “FOSTER BROTHERS” framing label on reverse. Also a partial “BOSTON ATHENAEUM” label with name “SKINNER” in pen. According to the book, “Art Exhibition Index of the Boston Athenaeum from 1827-1874″, by Perkins & Gavin. On page 149, in 1871-72, there was a landscape painting owned by Mrs. F. Skinner by Paul Weber. We believe this to be the painting. SIZE: 12-1/2″ X 19-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-99822 (5,500-7,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

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
	1316	$8,912.50	PAUL WEBER (AMERICAN, 1823 – 1916) THE RIVER CROSSING. Oil on canvas landscape scene shows a red-shirted man on horseback at edge of river with cows crossing. Tree and grass-lined banks leading to distant hills under white cloud and blue sky Signed “PAUL WEBER” and dated “1864”. Housed in its outstanding original gesso-decorated deep antique gilt frame with gilt bead decorated liner. The frame carrying a “FOSTER BROTHERS” framing label on reverse. Also a partial “BOSTON ATHENAEUM” label with name “SKINNER” in pen. According to the book, “Art Exhibition Index of the Boston Athenaeum from 1827-1874″, by Perkins & Gavin. On page 149, in 1871-72, there was a landscape painting owned by Mrs. F. Skinner by Paul Weber. We believe this to be the painting. SIZE: 12-1/2″ X 19-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-99822 (5,500-7,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 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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