85: WILLIAM PASKELL (1866-1951) GLOUCESTER OIL ON CANVAS

William Frederick Paskell (1866-1951)
Untitled (Harbor Scene) (Circa 1930)
The placid New England harbor view of a masted ship in port is signed lower left.

The protected harbor, larger ship and shake shingle shacks suggest a Gloucester view. Being based in Boston, Paskell painted in Gloucester as well as around Cape Ann and Rockport.

Paskell immigrated to Boston with his family in 1872. By age 21, he was exhibiting at the Boston Art Club alongside prominent artists like Childe Hassam and John J. Enneking. Initially, An impressionist, he believed his large landscape paintings were best appreciated from a distance of twenty-five feet or more.
Canvas measures 10 x 14.25 with a framed size of 13.75H x 18W inches.
Very good original untouched condition. There are no issues of major scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up. Craqueleure is present and noticeable. Very good untouched condition. There are no issues of scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up as confirmed under UV light.
Provenance: Private collection, Kansas City, Missouri.
$300 - $500
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