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Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972 Philippines) 'Planting' (Rice) Oil on Canvas, 1955
Estimate:
$120,000 - $160,000
Sold
$140,000
Live Auction
World Fine Arts, Jewelry and Silver
Description
Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972 Philippines) 'Planting' (Rice) Oil on Canvas, 1955 . Canvas 24x34', framed 30.5x40.5''. Museum quality native Philippines genre scene composition. Signed and dated lower right. Title in pencil on verso with ''Admiral Brie'' notation. Some minor craquelure to upper and bottom right corners. Excellent original condition, examined under blacklight. Provenance: Private collection, Washington state by descent. Provenance from the family, "Our grandparents lived in the Philippines for six years during the 1950's. Our grandfather was in the United States Navy, supervising the building of the American Cemetery and Memorial in Manila for military dead from World War II. We have been told over the years that our grandparents purchased these paintings directly from the artist. They have been in the family ever since."