Description:
George L.K. Morris (American, 1905-1975)
Composition
Signed or inscribed and dated "G.L.K.MORRIS/1938" on the reverse, titled on a label from Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, New York, affixed to the reverse.
Oil on Masonite, 18 x 20 in. (45.5 x 51.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Some areas of natural pigment fluorescence, surface grime.
Provenance: From the artist to his friend in Paris, Russell Veit; to his son, Henri Veit; to the current owner.
Estimate $10,000-15,000
There are some areas where the varnish seems to have been applied unevenly. No further condition issues to report.
Framed dimensions: 24 1/2 x 26 1/2 in.
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