Lot 57
  • 57

Joseph Christian Leyendecker

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Joseph Christian Leyendecker
  • Study of a Swimmer
  • oil on canvas
  • 13 3/8 by 17 inches
  • (34 by 43.2 cm)

Provenance

American Illustrators Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

Oil on canvas, canvas is lined. Surface: In generally good condition aside from horizontal cracking along the upper and lower extreme edges (mostly under the mat). UNDER UV: Scattered dots and dashes if inpainting, an areas of inpainting along the upper and lower edges, and a 6 inch repair to the figure's proper right arm and hand.
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