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September 23, 2016 12:00 PMCalender
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Robert Motherwell (American, 1915-1991) Sketch for Mural

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$4,920$4,000
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2930BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 23, 2016 4:00PM

Description:

Robert Motherwell (American, 1915-1991)

Sketch for Mural
Signed and dated "RM/82" l.r.
Ink on heavy tracing paper, 6 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (15.8 x 11.4 cm),framed.
Condition: Minor toning.

Provenance: Gift of the artist to Charles Percy Parkhurst (1913-2008),Williamstown, Massachusetts. Parkhurst, an art historian, was a part of the so-called Williams Art Mafia. He worked as a museum curator, professor, and was one of the "Monuments Men." Note on the reverse of the frame reads: "Robert Motherwell: Study for canvas mural related to mural canvas (drawing for National Gallery Washington, in the face of E. Wall, balcony of New Building at opening). Gift to CP of Robert Motherwell."
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Hinged top right and top left to mat. Minor surface grime upper right corner. No further condition issues to report.
Frame dimensions: 9 1/4 x 7 3/4 in.


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