Lee Godie

(American, 1908-1994)

Chicago (Birds)

double-sided ink and watercolor on unstuffed pillowcase

signed Lee Godie (lower left) and titled (upper left); signed and titled (verso)

15 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches.

Property from the Collection of Mrs. Bonnie Blank, Elgin, Illinois

Provenance:

The Artist

Estate of Lee Godie

Thence by descent to the present owner, the Artist's daughter

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