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Lester F. Johnson
(American, 1919-2010)
The City, 1989 (diptych)
Estimate: $4,000-$6,000
Passed
Live Auction
Contemporary Visions: Two Distinguished Collections
Location
Philadelphia
Size
79 3/4 x 63 3/4 inches. (each panel)
Description
Lester F. Johnson
(American, 1919-2010)
The City, 1989 (diptych)
oil on canvas
signed Lester Johnson and dated (right panel); titled (verso)
79 3/4 x 63 3/4 inches. (each panel)
Property from a Distinguished Private Collection, Michigan
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Overall: 79 3/4 x 128 inches.Framed: 80 1/4 x 128 1/2 inches.In overall very good condition. Light craquelure present at center. Scuffs to paint present at left edge and upper left edge measuring approximately 2 1/2 and 3 inches across respectively. Small spot of apparent soiling present at lower left center on back of female figure. Minor accretions present across lower quarter of canvas of varying sizes. light build up of dust present throughout canvas. Varnish to canvas has yellowed and darkened over time. Please see specialist photos for details.
Signature
signed Lester Johnson and dated (right panel); titled (verso)
Provenance
Provenance:Gimpel/Weitzenhoffer Gallery, New York.Lot Note:For more information about this artist, see Lot 7.