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Frances Davis (American, 20th Century) Portrait of Mrs. Walter Paepcke.

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$188$150
Auction: 20th Century Design - 3530TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: December 08, 2020 12:00PM

Description:

Frances Davis (American, 20th Century)

Portrait of Mrs. Walter Paepcke. Signed "FRANCES DAVIS" c.r. Pencil and charcoal on paper, sight size 13 x 5 1/4 in., framed. Condition: Gentle rippling, not examined out of frame.

N.B. This portrait was reproduced in the November 1933 issue of a periodical, with the caption "Mrs. Walter Paepcke/The Pooch Ball called forth Chicago's most fashionable and beautiful women. From among this select coterie Mrs. McLaughlin chose Mrs. Paepcke as the best-dressed. This fashion portrait of Mrs. Paepcke is by Frances Davis." A copy of the article is enclosed in an envelope affixed to the frame backing.
Estimate $300-500


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Keywords

Frances Davis, Walter Paepcke, McLaughlin, Pooch Ball, Chicago