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Morgan Russell
(American, 1886-1953)
Untitled, 1938
Estimate: $3,000-$5,000
Sold
$4,250
Live Auction
What Do You See? The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Part IV
Location
Philadelphia
Size
29 1/4 x 12 3/8 in. (75.6 x 31.3cm)
Description
Morgan Russell
(American, 1886-1953)
Untitled, 1938
oil on canvas
29 1/4 x 12 3/8 in. (75.6 x 31.3cm)
The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Framed: 36 x 18 x 2 in.The wax relined canvas is in overall fair condition. There is apparent inpainting evident under UV light, particularly within the craquelure at bottom, but also areas scattered throughout the canvas. There is craquelure throughout the painting and some associated small losses to the pigment, for instance at center right in yellow and beige shape. There is soiling at the bottom right and top right corners. Additional images available upon request.
Provenance
Provenance:Rose Fried Gallery, New York.Joseph H. Hirshhorn, New York(Gift of Joseph H. Hirshhorn, 1996).The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Sold by Order of the Trustees to Benefit its Acquisition Program, No. 66.4430.Christie's East, New York, sale of May 23, 1994, lot 268.Acquired directly from the above sale. Exhibition:"An Exhibition In Memoriam - Morgan Russell, 1884-1953," Rose Fried Gallery, New York, October-November 1953, no. 12.