Sale 6511
| Philadelphia
| Philadelphia
Estimate$1,200 - $1,800
Provenance:
Childs Gallery, Boston, acquired 1988
Study for "Return from Calvary - the Ninth Hour from Crucifixion"
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.
Framed: 14 1/2 x 12 x 3/4 in.
signed with insignia (lower right)
Not examined out of frame, as framing materials are installed in such a way that it would risk damaging the art to remove; a slight diagonal crease in the upper left corner; slight abrasion to upper right corner, only visible under very strong, raking light. Additional images available upon request.
Sketch of a Boy's Head
Framed: 15 x 13 1/4 x 1 in.
Sight: 9 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.
Minor deposits of surface dirt and dust; sheet is between a mat and backboard that are glued together, making the verso inaccessible without destroying the materials; it is unclear if the sheet is laid down, as there are very small ripples visible along all edges; uneven toning along the upper and lower edges; a few minor creases scattered through the edges, with a more visible crease at center right next to figure's hair. Small spots of discoloration at upper left and lower right. Additional images available upon request.
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