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September 23, 2016 12:00 PMCalender
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Louis Ritman (American, 1889-1963) The Loaf of Bread

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$3,075$2,500
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2930BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 23, 2016 4:00PM

Description:

Louis Ritman (American, 1889-1963)

The Loaf of Bread
Signed "L. RITMAN" l.l., estate/authentication stamp on the reverse, titled and numbered "#329" on a label on the frame backing board.
Oil on canvas, 21 1/4 x 25 1/2 in. (54.0 x 64.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Good.

Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from Jennifer O'Quinn, West Hills, California.
Estimate $2,000-2,500

Estate stamp on the reverse includes the phrase "Authenticated by Maurice Ritman, Adm." Work also bears a canvas stencil from Paul Foinet Fils, Paris, on the reverse. The frame backing board is stenciled "RITMAN" in red. The work is titled on an unattributed gummed label which also provides the number "#329."

Framed dimensions are 29 3/8 x 33 3/4 in.


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