John Whorf "Copley Square" Watercolor, ca. 1940
Appraised Value:
$6,000 - $8,000 (2012)
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Appraisal Video: (0:30)
Appraised By:
Meredith Hilferty
Metalwork & Sculpture, Paintings & Drawings
Rago Arts & Auction Center
Appraisal Transcript:
GUEST: This is a watercolor from John Whorf. He was a close personal friend of my grandparents. It's looking down St. James Avenue in Boston, so the Boston Public Library is in front and Trinity Church is on the right.
APPRAISER: John Whorf, as you know, was a Boston native. He painted Copley Square over and over again. It is one of the most desirable locations in terms of the different Boston scenes that he did. It is a watercolor. In an auction we would suggest an estimate of $6,000 to $8,000.
GUEST: Really?
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