Lot 581
  • 581

JOHN CURRIN | Study for the Penitent

Estimate
450,000 - 650,000 HKD
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Description

  • John Currin
  • Study for the Penitent
  • conte crayon, pastel and wash on paper
  • 17 7/8 x 13 5/8 inches
signed and dated 04 on the reverse

Provenance

Sadie Coles HQ, London
Acquired from the above by Marc Jacobs

Literature

Kara Vander Weg, Ed., John Currin, New York, 2006, p. 334, illustrated in colour

Condition

This work is in good condition. Pinpoint pinholes, gentle wear and very minor paper tears (flaking) are found on four corners. One very minor media accretion is evident on the lower left edge.
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