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ALBERT BIERSTADT (American, 1830-1902)
Butterfly, 1891
Oil and pencil on paper
5 x 8 inches (12.7 x 20.3 cm) (paper)
Signed and dated lower right: Albert Bierstadt / Feb 28/91

PROVENANCE:
Private collection, Massachusetts.


More information about ALBERT BIERSTADT. See also: Bierstadt, Albert, Albert Bierstadt Artist.

Condition Report*: Paper has been laid on cardboard and has roughly worn edges with mat burns visible around the perimater.  Paint is well preserved with slight ghosting visible around the image due to the nature of the medium and support. Unusual Feature is the intact thumbprint at lower left edge of work.  Framed under glass. Framed Dimensions 10.5 X 13 Inches
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
May, 2013
11th Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
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