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Leroy Neiman
(American, 1921-2012)
Black Break, 1973
Estimate: $15,000-$25,000
Sold
$40,000
Live Auction
Post War and Contemporary Art featuring A Vision in Color: A Curated Session by Emily Friedman
Location
Chicago
Size
26 x 20 inches.
Description
Leroy Neiman
(American, 1921-2012)
Black Break, 1973
oil on board
signed Leroy Neiman and dated (lower right); titled (verso)
26 x 20 inches.
Property from an Important Palm Beach Collection
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
Framed: 39 1/2 x 33 1/2 inches.Minor surface dirt and dust; slight wear to extreme edges, more notably along the lower edge where some pigment loss is present. Under UV light: certain areas of fluorescence are likely due to the pigment used by the artist; no inpainting is apparent. In overall good and stable condition. Please request additional images.
Signature
signed Leroy Neiman and dated (lower right); titled (verso)
Provenance
Provenance:Centaur Sculpture Galleries, Las VegasNeimanOriginals.com, ScottsdaleAcquired from the above sale the present ownerThis work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Centaur Sculpture Galleries, Las VegasLot note:The man portrayed in this painting is Cisero Murphy, the groundbreaking billiards player who made history in 1965 as the first African American to win the U.S. National Championship. That same year, he also became the first player ever to capture the world title on his very first attempt.