WILLIAM A. HARPER (American, 1873-1910) NEGRO ISLAND, MAINE.

WILLIAM A. HARPER (American, 1873-1910) NEGRO ISLAND, MAINE. Oil on canvas scene shows a ocean inlet with rock and grass banks lined with trees. This is said to be a scene of Negro Island, Maine. This location is located off the peninsula south of East Boothbay, Maine. Harper was the first African-American artist to achieve significant critical success at the Art Institute of Chicago’s annual juried exhibition. SIZE: 16” x 20”. CONDITION: Surface dirt, with some craquelure. Generally very good. One small puncture in left margin. 9-90242 LG (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007

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
	55	$6,900.00	WILLIAM A. HARPER (American, 1873-1910) NEGRO ISLAND, MAINE. Oil on canvas scene shows a ocean inlet with rock and grass banks lined with trees. This is said to be a scene of Negro Island, Maine. This location is located off the peninsula south of East Boothbay, Maine. Harper was the first African-American artist to achieve significant critical success at the Art Institute of Chicago’s annual juried exhibition. SIZE: 16” x 20”. CONDITION: Surface dirt, with some craquelure. Generally very good. One small puncture in left margin. 9-90242 LG (6,000-8,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007 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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