Description:
Arthur Beecher Carles (American, 1882-1952)
Seated Nude
Identified and dated to c. 1929 on a label from Hollis Taggart Galleries, New York, affixed to the backing.
Oil on canvas, 20 1/4 x 26 in. (51.4 x 66.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Lined, stretcher replaced, craquelure, minor surface grime, minor scattered retouch.
Estimate $4,000-6,000
The lining is a strip lining adhered with Beva or similar resin. THere are strokes of retouch to the draper (both green and white) under both of the figure's leg. There are also small areas of retouch to both legs and her left arm.
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