02-03-201202-04-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2581BBoston
February 3, 2012 12:00 PMCalender
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John Opper (American, 1908-1994) Untitled Abstraction

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2581BLocation: BostonDate / Time: February 03, 2012 12:00PM

Description:

John Opper (American, 1908-1994)

Untitled Abstraction
Signed and dated "John Opper 67" faintly in pen l.r., identified on a label from Jo
Aarons Gallery, Rhinebeck, New York, on the backing.
Graphite and oil on paper, 11 x 18 1/2 in. (27.9 x 47.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Not examined out of frame.

Provenance: Estate of Jonas Aarons, New York.

Estimate $400-600

Hinged with linen tape to window mat in two places along the short edge. Sheet measures 23-3/8 x 17 in. (59.5 x 43.0 cm). Minor toning to sheet, more pronounced along the edges, with tape residue and abrasions from tape removal along the very lower edge which does not affect the image, measuring about 11 inches across and 3/4 inches wide at its maximum. Two minute pinholes to sheet, right center edge (similar to holes left by a stapler),about 2 inches in from the right edge, that does not affect the image. Subtle handing creases.

Keywords

John Opper, Rhinebeck, Aarons Gallery, Jonas Aarons