Lot Details
Lot 163
William Aiken Walker
American, 1838-1921
Cotton Pickers in a Field
Signed with conjoined letters WAWalker (ll)
Oil on board
6 1/4 x 12 1/4 inches
Provenance:
Acquired by E. Jennie Briggs, Daytona, Florida, Feb. 1909
Thence by descent in the family to the present owner
Robert M. Hicklin, Jr. considers this painting "typical of the artist's best work in this genre, though brighter than most." A letter of authentication from Mr. Hicklin accompanies this work.
Estimate: $18,000 - $22,000
Sold for $18,750 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Frame rubbing. 1/4'' loss at the lower left corner. 1/16'' loss and crease at lower right corner. Light surface dirt. Light discoloration at edges. Slight mottling in sky.
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