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Marsden Hartley, Breaking Surf, circa 1936-41, conté crayon and chalk on board© Bonhams — view on Bonhams website ↗

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Breaking Surf

Marsden Hartley (American, 1877–1943) · circa 1936-41

$50,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £32,856≈ €46,878

Hammer $40,000 · with buyer’s premium $50,000

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Medium
Drawing (chalk) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “conté crayon and chalk on board”
Support
Board
Signed / inscribed
Signed and inscribed
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
18 x 24in
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
American Art (22488)
Date
November 18, 2015
Location
New York, United States
Lot
3
Estimate
$40,000 – $60,000 (≈ £26,285 – £39,427) (≈ €37,502 – €56,254)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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