MAURICE ABRAHAM WAAS (American, 1843-1927) STILL LIFE WITH WINE, PIPE AND BOOKS.

MAURICE ABRAHAM WAAS (American, 1843-1927) STILL LIFE WITH WINE, PIPE AND BOOKS. Oil on canvas tabletop scene shows a bottle of Chianti, pipe, glass of wine and books on a green tablecloth. Signed lower right “M.A. WAAS, 1881”. Also on back of canvas “Painted by M.A. Wass Phila. PA. 1881″. Housed in what may be its original fancy gesso decorated gilt frame. Waas was a Philadelphia dentist, an amateur painter and according to his daughter, was a friend of Harnett’s. His work certainly is inspired by Harnett’s example. SIZE: 10″ x 12”. CONDITION: One small patch with corresponding inpainting, otherwise very good. 9-91091 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2008

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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	59	$0.00	MAURICE ABRAHAM WAAS (American, 1843-1927) STILL LIFE WITH WINE, PIPE AND BOOKS. Oil on canvas tabletop scene shows a bottle of Chianti, pipe, glass of wine and books on a green tablecloth. Signed lower right “M.A. WAAS, 1881”. Also on back of canvas “Painted by M.A. Wass Phila. PA. 1881″. Housed in what may be its original fancy gesso decorated gilt frame. Waas was a Philadelphia dentist, an amateur painter and according to his daughter, was a friend of Harnett’s. His work certainly is inspired by Harnett’s example. SIZE: 10″ x 12”. CONDITION: One small patch with corresponding inpainting, otherwise very good. 9-91091 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2008 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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