George Laurence Nelson

Souvenir of Early Summer

Found at Christies, New York
American Paintings and Sculpture, Lot 64
3. Oct - 3. Oct 2001
Estimate: 6.000 - 8.000 USD
Price realised: 12.925 USD
George Laurence Nelson (1887-1978)
Souvenir of Early Summer
signed 'G.L. Nelson' (lower right)--signed again and inscribed with title (on the reverse prior to restoration)
oil on canvas
40 x 30 in. (101.6 x 76.2 cm.)

A top price for George Laurence Nelson

The work Souvenir of Early Summer by George Laurence Nelson was auctioned at Christies in New York in October 2001. It achieved a price of USD 12,925.00 (€ 14,372.29), exceeding the upper end of the estimate range by 62%. This high result makes Souvenir of Early Summer the most expensive artwork by George Laurence Nelson that we have observed at auctions so far.

Ein Spitzenpreis für George Laurence Nelson

Die Arbeit Souvenir of Early Summer von George Laurence Nelson kam im Oktober 2001 bei Christies in New York zur Auktion. Sie erzielte dabei einen Preis von USD 12.925,00 (€ 14.372,29) und übertraf damit das obere Ende der Schätzpreisspanne um 62%. Dieses hohe Ergebnis macht Souvenir of Early Summer zu dem teuersten Kunstwerk von George Laurence Nelson, das wir bisher bei Auktionen beobachtet haben.

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