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Lot Essay
This work will be included in M. Ran’s forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the artist’s work.
According to Ms. Ran, the artist's nephew Edward Potthast II helped him exhibit and sell his work and it was not unusual for Edward II to give his uncle's paintings as gifts. The present work was presented as a wedding gift and is inscribed, "With my best wishes for health happiness & Success E. Potthast II."
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This condition report was prepared by Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc.: This work on board is in good condition. The paint layer is characteristically thick and vigorously applied. It has developed thin cracks, but this is not an indication of any instability. The only retouches are along the bottom edge, the largest of which is in the lower center. These do not interfere with the signature. The work should be hung as is.
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Lot 179Sale 16472
Children on the BeachEdward Henry Potthast (1857-1927)Estimate: USD 40,000 - 60,000
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