William Magrath

Lot Details

Lot 24
William Magrath
Irish, 1838-1918
The Student, 1887
Signed W. Magrath and dated 1887 (lr)
Watercolor heightened with white on paper laid down on linen
18 3/8 x 30 5/16 inches (46.7 x 77 cm)

William Magrath was residing at 1419 New York Avenue in Washington, D.C. at the time this work was painted.

Estimate: $2,500 - $4,500
Sold for $2,250 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Minor dings and indentations along edges. Lightly toned. 10 1/4 line of water damage at bottom right center. Tiny indentation at upper center, just to the left. Few tiny pinholes along edges. Few spots of foxing. Discoloration from the wood stretcher on the back of the lining - does not appear to have effected the drawing.


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Estimate: $2,500 - $4,500
Sold for $2,250 (includes buyer's premium)

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Modern & Contemporary and European & American Art

Tue, May 19, 2009 at 10am EDT
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