Lot 178
  • 178

Waldo Peirce

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Waldo Peirce
  • The Silver Slipper, Key West
  • signed with initials, WP and dedicated for Ellen, l.r.; signed WPeirce, titled The Silver Spoon  Key West and inscribed belongs to Ellen Peirce on the reverse
  • 25 by 42 in.
  • 63.5 by 106.7 cm.
  • Painted in 1958

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner

Condition

Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in generally good condition; canvas is loose on stretcher, particularly at lower corners; a few "pinholes" along lower and left edges UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: no apparent inpainting
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