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Walt Kuhn 1880 - 1949
Estimate
140,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- Walt Kuhn
- Acrobat in Red
- signed Walt Kuhn and dated 1944 (lower left); also inscribed "Acrobat in Red" by Walt Kuhn and dated 1944 on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 24 by 20 inches
- (61 by 50.8 cm)
Provenance
Kennedy Galleries, New York
Sid Deutsch Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above, circa 1980
Sid Deutsch Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above, circa 1980
Exhibited
New York, Kennedy Galleries, Walt Kuhn, 1877-1949, October-November 1967, no. 33, p. 50, illustrated
Literature
Fridolf Johnson, "Walt Kuhn: American Master," American Artist, December 1967, p. 54, illustrated
Philip Rhys Adams, Walt Kuhn, Painter: His Life and Work, Columbus, Ohio, 1978, no. 450, p. 271
Philip Rhys Adams, Walt Kuhn, Painter: His Life and Work, Columbus, Ohio, 1978, no. 450, p. 271
Condition
Very good condition. Unlined. Under UV: a few minor dots of inpainting in the hairline of figure.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.