Modern Discoveries
Modern Discoveries
Between Thought and Expression: Works from a Private American Collection
Esphyr Slobodkina
Toys in the Attic
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July 20, 04:40 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
Lot Details
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Between Thought and Expression: Works from a Private American Collection
Esphyr Slobodkina
1908 - 2002
Toys in the Attic
signed Esphyr Slobodkina (lower right); also signed E. Slobodkina and dated 1944 (on the reverse)
oil on Masonite
17 1/2 by 21 1/2 in.
44.5 by 54.6 cm.
Executed circa 1939-44.
We wish to thank the Slobodkina Foundation for their assistance in researching this lot. This work is recorded in their archives as catalog number SF_1030.
Sid Deutsch Gallery, New York
Snyder Fine Art, New York
Acquired from the above in 1998 by the present owner
In a 1991 interview, the artist discussed a related sketch for the present work: “First of all, it’s almost all pink. That reminded me of childhood. And then it is sort of … standing on one leg, playful shapes. And a play was playing on Broadway at that time, Toys in the Attic, so I swiped the name because that came to my mind,” (Slobodkina Interview, March 26, 1991, Tape I, Side II).