11-17-200611-18-2006
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2340Boston
November 17, 2006 04:00 PMCalender
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Murray Ress (American, 1895-1959),Lot of Three: Portrait of a Woman and Two Illustrations, one of Margaret OBrien and Jimmy Durante i

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2340Location: BostonDate / Time: November 17, 2006 4:00PM

Description:

Murray Ress (American, 20th Century)

Lot of Three: Portrait of a Woman and Two Illustrations, one of Margaret O'Brien and Jimmy Durante in Music for Millions
Signed "M. Ress" l.l. and l.r.
Illustrations oil en grisaille on canvas, 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm),unframed; Portrait wash, charcoal and whiting en grisaille on paper/board, sight size 14 3/4 x 12 in. (37.5 x 30.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Abrasions, surface grime, portrait with toning, not examined out of frame.

Provenance: Descended in the artist's family
Estimate $1,100-1,700

Keywords

Murray Ress, Millions, Jimmy Durante, Margaret O'Brien