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William Skilling (American, 1862-1964)
Estimate: $10,000-$15,000
Sold
$25,000
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Location
Chicago
Description
William Skilling (American, 1862-1964)
Leopard
oil on canvas
signed Skilling (lower right)
48 x 60 inches.
Property from the Collection of Marjorie Weir, St. Peterson, Minnesota
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
Framed dimensions 53 3/8 x 65 3/8 inches.Appearing in fair condition. Scattered sections of flaking paint revealing the green ground, most notable beneath the leopard's chest, in the lower right corner and on the left edge at the center. The vanish is somewhat discolored. Scattered craquelure throughout. Examination under UV light does not reveal any evidence of restoration. Additional images are available upon request. Painting likely dates to the first half of the 20th century.