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Louisa Chase
(American, 1951-2016)
Knit, 1979
Estimate: $1,000-$1,500
Sold
$700
Live Auction
What Do You See? The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Part IV
Location
Philadelphia
Size
26 x 30 in. (66 x 76.2cm)
Description
Louisa Chase
(American, 1951-2016)
Knit, 1979
oil on canvas
signed Louisa Chase (lower right); signed again, titled and dated (verso)
26 x 30 in. (66 x 76.2cm)
The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Unframed. The relined canvas in overall good condition. As the work is unframed, we notice scattered losses along the outer edges of the canvas, revealing the black canvas ground of the work. With a nicely preserved impasto, and textures in the composition. With a plastery effect throughout, which is part of the artist's technique. No sign of inpainting as seen under UV light. Additional images available upon request.
Signature
signed Louisa Chase (lower right); signed again, titled and dated (verso)
Provenance
Unframed.Provenance: Christie's East, New York, sale of November 17, 1992, lot 218.Acquired directly from the above sale.