Lot 96
  • 96

LEV MESHBERG | Reclining Nude

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Lev Meshberg
  • Reclining Nude
  • oil on composite board
  • Board: 7 3/4 by 13 1/2 in., 19.5 by 34.5cm
signed with initials in Latin and dated '89' l.r.oil on composite boardLev Meshberg grew up in Odessa where he trained and worked before emigrating to the United States in 1973. His work has been exhibited in New York, San Francisco, Denver and Washington. He was principally a figurative artist and this delicate little oil painting is a beautiful example of his restrained palette and clever use of impasto layers. It comes to auction directly from the artist’s family. 

Condition

The upper right corner of the board is worn and there is some wear in places to the other edges. There is a layer of light surface dirt and some minor surface scratches in places. Unframed.
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