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January 23, 2020 06:00 PMCalender
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Arthur Beecher Carles (American, 1882-1952) Seated Nude

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$3,250$2,600
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 3338BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 24, 2020 12:00PM

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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