Details
JAMES CHAPIN (AMERICAN, 1887-1975)
Man on First
oil on canvas
28 in. x 24 in. (71.12cm x 60.96 cm.), framed
Painted in the 20th century.
Signed lower right, 'James Chapin.'
Provenance
With D. Wigmore Fine Art Co., New York.

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Lot Essay

Very fine oil on canvas painting of a runner being held on first base with outfielders visible in the background. Chapin's was a highly accomplished and prolific artist who specialized in urban realism especially adding charisma to every day subjects. The painting exhibits beautiful color with original surface. One small area of cracking to the top left that could be easily "laid down" through professional restoration: EX

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