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Andrew Wyeth
(American, 1917-2009)
Christmas Card - Elf, Santa, and Moon, 1947
Estimate: $2,000-$4,000
Sold
$1,600
Timed Auction
American and European Art Online
Location
Chicago
Size
5 x 8 1/2 inches.
Description
Andrew Wyeth
(American, 1917-2009)
Christmas Card - Elf, Santa, and Moon, 1947
ink on folded paper
inscribed Betsy and Andy Wyeth, in Betsy's hand (verso)
5 x 8 1/2 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from a Private Collector, Wisconsin
Condition
Framed: 13 3/4 x 16 1/2 inches.Not examined out of frame; sheet is slightly toned, with lighter toning along the vertical fold line in the center; pinpoint spots of foxing in the lower left corner; one small brown stain on the lower left verso corner; two pinpoint brown stains in the center verso. Additional images available upon request.
Signature
inscribed Betsy and Andy Wyeth, in Betsy's hand (verso)
Provenance
The Andrew & Betsy Wyeth Study Center of the Brandywine Museum of Art confirms that this object is recorded in Betsy James Wyeth’s files.Provenance:Private Collection, New York, December 1947Sold: Christie's, New York, September 12, 2006, Lot 140
Quantity
1