02-01-201302-02-2013
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February 1, 2013 12:00 PMCalender
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Lucas Samaras (Greek/American, b. 1936) Untitled (Head) [Self-Portrait]

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2635BLocation: BostonDate / Time: February 01, 2013 12:00PM

Description:

Lucas Samaras (Greek/American, b. 1936)

Untitled (Head) [Self-Portrait], 1959
Dated and initialed "Jan 15 59/LS" in pencil on a board fragment and identified on
a label from Hirschl & Adler Modern, New York, affixed to the backing.
Mixed media on paper, 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (29.2 x 21.6 cm),framed.
Condition: Not examined out of frame.

Provenance: Gifted from the artist at Rutgers University, c. 1959; private collection, Massachusetts.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Sheet size 12 x 9 inches. Hinged to backing mat in two places on top edge of the reverse. Medium appears to be primarily pastel. Spotting to surface appears to be mold damage.


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Keywords

Lucas Samaras, Mixed media, Massachusetts, Rutgers University