ALBERT BUTTON b1872 American Tonalist LISTED A TONALIST LANDSCAPE masterpiece - MAKE OFFER Start Price USD 2,250.00 Current Price USD 2,250.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, May 15, 2008 End Time Sunday, May 25, 2008 Location South Florida See more about 'ALBERT BUTTON b1872 American Tonalist LISTED' Description The New "MAKE OFFER" eBay Listing is a sign of the times, we know the economy is tougher for our customers so we at firstpick are meeting the challenge. The Fixed prices we are quoting are based on ACTUAL AUCTION SALES PRICES at patronized live auction houses in the US and Europe. The FIXED PRICE we are quoting is similar to the LOW ESTIMATED PRICE at most auction houses. Now if you really want to acquire a great painting for a below market price, this is your opportunity at last. Firstpick has nearly 15000 square feet of warehouse space and thousands of paintings purchased from South Florida estate sales over the past twenty plus year. Simply BUY IT FOR THE PRICE ADVERTISED LIKE A BUY IT NOW or if you feel adventurous, simply make us a reasonable offer through the ebay system provided on the description page and we will respond yes, no or give you a price we will accept. Remember, it doesn't cost anything to ask. FIRSTPICK WHEELS AND DEALS: BUY IT NOW & BEAT THE COMPETITION We Accept Checks, Paypal, Credit Cards (Visa, MC & Amex). If you have any COMMENTS, QUESTIONS or SUGGESTIONS concerning the DESCRIPTION, PRICE, TERMS OR AUTHENTICITY, Please Feel Free to CALL me at: 561-241-7799 (afternoons only) or send an EMAIL to: firstpickfineart@gmail.com PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW MY OTHER BEAUTIFUL ART LISTINGS ALBERT PRENTICE BUTTON (b1872-d1934) AMERICAN - LISTED “MASSACHUSETTS LANDSCAPE" PROVENANCE: From Private Estate of Mrs. Marion C. Wadleigh OIL on CANVAS: 12” X 15” In Original American Wooden Frame - Size: 16” x 19” This ornate frame is in very good condition. NOTES: This is the largest Button painting I've ever seen. It is a very high quality atmospheric landscape by one of the most undervalued American artists of the early 19th century. ALBERT PRENTICE BUTTON was a talented turn of the century American artist. He is known for his detailed paintings of landscapes, dunes, Paris, farms, hunting, and animals. We were able to locate a high auction estimate for this artist of up to $3,700 (see below). This painting is a SOLID INVESTMENT and would be a wonderful addition to any vintage American art collection! Time to play BUTTON, BUTTON, whose got the Button. The Following Information Is From WHO WAS WHO IN AMERICAN ART About The Artist: ALBERT PRENTICE BUTTON Birth place: Lowell, MA. Addresses: Boston, MA Profession: Painter, illustrator Studied: Boston art schools. Exhibited: Boston AC, 1902-1908; AIC. Member: NYWCC; Boston SWCP; Providence WCC. Work: Boston AC Comments: Specialized in small landscapes in Arts and Crafts" style. Sources: WW33; The Boston AC; add'l info. courtesty Gleason Fine Arts, Boothbay Harbor, Maine." Listed: ADEC, Mayers, Davenports, Art Sales Index, Artnet, Artprice, Askart, Who Was Who In American Art, and all major resources Signed: ALBERT PRENTICE BUTTON – Lower RIGHT FIRSTPICK WHEELS AND DEALS: We love hearing from you about the art we offer. If you have any COMMENTS, QUESTIONS or SUGGESTIONS concerning the DESCRIPTION, PRICE, TERMS OR AUTHENTICITY, Please Feel Free to CALL RICK at: 561-241-7799 or send an EMAIL to: firstpickfineart@gmail.com CONDITION REPORT: Overall Condition of Artwork: EXCELLENT; There is some uniform crackling of the paint visible in the center of the canvas, but there is virtually NO PAINT LOSS!!! 1. PAINTING SURFACE: Oil on Canvas 2. PATCHES: NONE 3. TOUCHUP: NONE 4. OVERPAINT: NONE 5. SIGNATURE: YES 6. PERCENTAGE OF ORIGINAL SURFACE: 99% Original THIS ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS BY ALBERT PRENTICE BUTTON is being sold with a Certified Retail Replacement Value Art Appraisal of $2,950 dollars, so bid with confidence. This fine item is now being offered from this exclusive estate at a special "LOW RESERVE" price for a limited time only! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW MY OTHER BEAUTIFUL ART LISTINGS Winner pays only $20.00 insulated double container & handling, plus actual cost for postage, tracking and insurance (based on the final ending auction value) in order to receive this EXPRESS package delivered anywhere in the USA! *(International Base Rates may vary, depending on the final destination)* SOME MAJOR AUCTION SALES OF THIS ARTIST (EXAMPLES AND NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS COMPARABLES): 1. ALBERT PRENTICE BUTTON - Example #1 Title Oriental Triptych Medium Oil/canvas Size 31.2" x 66.5" Misc. Signed Sale Of Butterfields 6/15/1995 Lot: 4081 Low Est.: $3,000 High Est.: $5,000 Sales Price: $3,738 2. ALBERT PRENTICE BUTTON - Example #2 Title River at Twilight Year Created: 1923 Medium Oil/canvasboard Size 8" x 10" Misc. Signed Sale Of Skinner Inc 9/24/1999 Lot: 323 Low Est.: $600 High Est.: $800 Sales Price: $1,610 3. ALBERT PRENTICE BUTTON - Example #3 Title October Day-Waverly Marsh Medium Oil/canvasboard Size 7.8" x 10" Misc. Signed Sale Of Skinner Inc 3/13/1998 Lot: 333 Low Est.: $600 High Est.: $800 Sales Price: $1,495 FIRSTPICK is an eBay "PLATINIUM POWERSELLER" - BID WITH CONFIDENCE! 100% AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE: FIRSTPICK fully guarantees the authenticity of the art work as we have described it in this auction. 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