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Betty Parsons
(American, 1900-1982)
Piabolo, 1967
Estimate: $1,000-$1,500
Sold
$3,750
Live Auction
What Do You See? The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Part IV
Location
Philadelphia
Size
3 3/8 x 7 3/8 in. (8.6 x 18.7cm)
Description
Betty Parsons
(American, 1900-1982)
Piabolo, 1967
oil on wood
signed Betty Parsons, dated and titled (verso)
3 3/8 x 7 3/8 in. (8.6 x 18.7cm)
The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
In overall good condition, with accumulated dust. We notice the edges of the wood are primed, in a white-blue layer of paint. Small splinters along the bottom and top outer edge (only one is actively lifting at bottom left). It is accompanied by minor abrasions, mostly visible up top. Light (and stable) cracks, due to the wood itself. No evidence of restoration as seen under UV light. Similar splinters and cracks in the wood verso. Additional images available upon request.
Signature
signed Betty Parsons, dated and titled (verso)
Provenance
Unframed.Provenance:The Estate of Rosalind Constable. Christie's East, New York, sale of November 14, 1995, lot 157/1.Acquired directly from the above sale.