Lot 156
  • 156

Gunther Gerzso (1915-2000)

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Gunther Gerzso
  • Tiger-Tree-Game
  • signed and dated 57 lower right; also signed, titled and dated 1957 on the reverse
  • oil on masonite
  • 23 5/8 by 17 5/8 in.
  • 60 by 44.8 cm

Provenance

Gift of the artist
Leigh Bloch Collection, Chicago
Thence by descent
Jack Rutberg Fine Arts, Los Angeles

Condition

The surface of the work is slightly soiled. Minor loss of pigment and fine craquelure is visible along the lower edge. Ultraviolet light examination revealed no sign of inpainting or repair. Otherwise in very good condition.
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