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Betty Parsons
(American, 1900-1982)
Untitled (Amulet)
Estimate: $1,000-$1,500
Passed
Live Auction
Master of Ceremonies: The Joel Grey Collection
Location
Philadelphia
Size
Height: 1 1/2 inches.
Description
Betty Parsons
(American, 1900-1982)
Untitled (Amulet)
acrylic on weathered wood
Height: 1 1/2 inches.
The Collection of Joel Grey
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
height: 1 1/2 inches.width: 22 1/4 inches.depth: 5/8 inches.The wood is cracked diagonally at right, on verso there are staples and adhesive, most likely adhered by the artist before painting. There is a square piece of velcro verso. Overall there is some slight dust accumulation, otherwise in overall good condition.
Provenance
Lot Note:Hand-carved and often gifted to friends, these amulets were intended as protective talismans- specifically to safeguard homes from fire- blending Parsons's spiritual sensibility with a playful, sculptural form of care.