Lot 1
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Morris Graves 1910-2001

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Morris Graves
  • Burrowing Animal and Chinese Pear: Two Works on Paper
  • each signed Graves and dated '54 and '68 respectively
  • the first Sumi ink on handmade paper, the second tempera on handmade paper  (two works on paper)

  • 9 by 15 3/8 in. 22.9 by 39.7 cm.
  • 9 1/2 by 10 1/2 in. 24 by 26.5 cm.

Provenance

Willard Gallery, New York

Condition

both are in good condition; the 2nd (pear): pinholes at corners; a few scattered light stains in blank areas; both are hinged to backing with pieces of tape along the edges, verso
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