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COLLECTOR'S DELIGHT JULY AUCTION

Sat, Jul 18, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 83

"FISHING BRIDGE" PAINTING ON PANEL BY HELEN SAWYER

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$1,000 $50
$2,500 $100
$5,000 $250
$15,000 $500
$30,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000

"Fishing Bridge" painting on panel board by Helen Alton Sawyer (American, b.1900, d.1999.)  Sawyer was known for her landscapes, circus genre, and still life images. Signature lower left. Panel Size 20"H x 24"W. Outside size 23"H x 28.5"W. Linen 1" liner with 1.75"  gold tone frame. Good condition. Art was not examined out of frame. See photos.

Condition

 

Condition Guide: We list damage, repairs, and wear that we are aware of in each listing. No mention of condition does not necessarily mean the Lot is free of issues. Please view the images as part of the description and if necessary, request a condition report. Below is a general definition of how we rate items. 
Excellent: Condition is well above what would be expected for a previously owned item. Never worn, or new with tags, No apparent manufacturing flaws. etc.
Very good condition: Well kept, respectfully handled with minimal wear and tear. May have a minor flaw for example a tiny glaze pop, or a few surface scuffs to the underside of a base.
Good condition: No major issues. Expected normal minor wear for age and use.
Generally good condition: One or more items in a group lot or set may have described and/or photographed issue/s. For example: chip in dinnerware, missing rhinestone/s in costume jewelry group lot.
Fair Condition: Multiple issues but in our opinion, worth salvaging. Repairs or major issues will be detailed in the text and the worst shown in images.
Poor Condition: The lot shouldn't be there. Please notify us. 

Overall Dimensions
Height: 23.00
Width: 29.00
Depth: 3.00

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