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Leon Kelly
(American, 1901-1982)
Landscape with Solitary Tree, 1928
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Sold
$400
Live Auction
What Do You See? The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Part III
Location
Philadelphia
Size
18 x 14 1/2 in. (45.7 x 36.8cm)
Description
Leon Kelly
(American, 1901-1982)
Landscape with Solitary Tree, 1928
pencil and watercolor on paper
signed Leon Kelly and dated (lower left); inscribed indistinctly (center right); signed and dated again, titled and inscribed No. 1288 (verso)
18 x 14 1/2 in. (45.7 x 36.8cm)
The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Framed: 25 x 20 x 1 in.The drawing is in overall fair condition. The paper is toned and shows light and time staining from previous matting, as well as staining verso. There are scattered pinpoint spots of foxing, for instance at top right and bottom center. The paper is unevenly cut and is undulating at the left edge, and there are pinholes at the four corners. On verso, the paper is hinged to the mat with clear tape along the top edge and there is previous adhesive along three of the edges. The paper is skinned in areas from removal of tape. Additional images available upon request.
Signature
signed Leon Kelly and dated (lower left); inscribed indistinctly (center right); signed and dated again, titled and inscribed No. 1288 (verso)
Provenance
Provenance:Freeman's, Philadelphia, sale of June 20, 2003, lot 5.Acquired directly from the above sale.