ALBERT E. BACKUS (American, 1906-1991). View of the St. Lucie, circa 1965. Oil on canvas. 25 x 30 inches (63.5 x 76.2 cm...

Description

ALBERT E. BACKUS (American, 1906-1991)
View of the St. Lucie, circa 1965
Oil on canvas
25 x 30 inches (63.5 x 76.2 cm)
Signed lower right: AE Backus

PROPERTY FROM A FLORIDA FAMILY

PROVENANCE:
A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery, Fort Pierce, Florida (probably);
Howard Vaughn Smith, Vero Beach, Florida, acquired from the above (probably), circa 1965;
Howard Hampson Smith, Naples, Florida, by descent from the above, circa 1972;
By descent to the present owner, 2004.

NOTE:
This lot is accompanied by a copy of a 2006 appraisal of the work by the A.E. "Bean" Backus Gallery & Museum, Fort Pierce, Florida.



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