09-11-200909-12-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2470Boston
September 11, 2009 12:00 PMCalender
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Pavel Tchelitchew (Russian/American, 1898-1957) Tete de jeune homme

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$34,365$29,000
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2470Location: BostonDate / Time: September 11, 2009 12:00PM

Description:

Pavel Tchelitchew (Russian/American, 1898-1957)

Tete de jeune homme
Signed and dated "P. Tchelitchew 31" l.l., titled and inscribed "...P. Tchelitchew"
on the stretcher, stamped "DOUANES/PARIS/EXHIBITION" on the reverse.
Oil on canvas, 25 1/2 x 19 3/4 in. (64.8 x 50.2 cm),framed.
Condition: Surface grime, craquelure.

Provenance: Gift from the artist; by family descent to the present owner.

N.B. We wish to thank Erik La Prade for his kind assistance with cataloguing the lot.
Estimate $15,000-25,000

Alligatoring to l.l. quadrant, craquelure throughout, surface grime, scattered minor losses less than 1/8 x 1/8 in., dashes of older retouch in l.l. quadrant, varnish inconsistencies, title and inscription probably in the artist's hand.

Keywords

Pavel Tchelitchew, PARIS, Erik La Prade