John (Wichita Bill) Noble
American, 1874-1934
The Benediction of the Sea, circa 1907
Signed John Noble (lr); inscribed as titled, twice, and with the artist's London address at 61 Earl's Court Square, on the reverse
Oil over traces of pencil on board
12 x 16 1/8 inches (30.5 x 41 cm)

Provenance:
Florence Lewison Gallery, New York

This work is the first concept for the larger work which appears as lot 1038 in this sale. The Chrysler Museum of Art has yet another similar composition by Noble entitled "Blessing of the Sea", 1911-13.

C

Dirty, yellowed varnish; frame rubbing; wear to corners; slight warp to the board; some fine craquelure in the sky which as resulted in a few specs of paint loss; there appears to be some inpainting in the center of the sky. No further apparent restoration.
Frame: 17 3/8 x 21 3/8 inches
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