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Mary Beams (American, b. 1945) Triptych: No Stops, Driver, Newspaper Reader

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$5,535$4,500
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2854TLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 20, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Mary Beams (American, b. 1945)

Triptych: No Stops, Driver, Newspaper Reader
Unsigned.
Oil on plywood, each measuring 48 x 96 in., unframed.
Condition: All with general surface grime and with dirt presenting as droplets on the surface, No Stops and Driver with abrasions along the bottom edges, Newspaper Reader with paint loss at u.c. between left and center window.

N.B. The artist recalls that the conductor in this work is someone whom she had interviewed extensively during the project. The figure of a man reading the paper is Jeffrey Paull, a friend of the artist's from film school, and the "photos" in the paper are of MBTA workers.

Estimate $2,000-3,000

No Stops marked "B" and "9" on the reverse.
Driver marked "3" and also "C" on the reverse.
Newpaper reader marked "4" "(8)" and "D" on the reverse.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords

Jeffrey Paull, Mary Beams