Lot 291
  • 291

Philip Pearlstein b. 1924

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • Philip Pearlstein
  • Model Seated on Chair
  • signed and dated 67
  • oil on canvas
  • 26 by 30 in.
  • 66 by 76.2 cm.

Provenance

Allan Frumkin Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1971

Literature

Russell Bowman, Philip Pearlstein: The Complete Paintings, New York, p. 325, fig. 292, illustrated

Condition

In good condition aside fromslight wear upper left corner and very faint craquelure along upper edge. Surface dirt center right. Repaired tear approx. 2 1/2-in. long in arm of chair center right; copy of letter from artist accompanies painting stating that the damage happened at the time work was being painted and the repair was done by the artist. Under UV: in-paint by artist's hand in aforementioned repair.
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