Milton Clark Avery (American, 1885-1965) Autumn Tree

Description:

Milton Clark Avery (American, 1885-1965)

Autumn Tree, c. 1940
Signed "Milton Avery" in pencil l.r., identified on a label from DC Moore Gallery,
New York, affixed to the backing.
Gouache on black construction paper, sight size 17 1/4 x 23 in. (43.8 x 58.4 cm),framed.
Condition: Subtle rippling, minor nicks, not examined out of frame.

Provenance: Estate of Jonas Aarons, New York.

Exhibitions: Milton Avery: Paintings and Works on Paper, January 4 to February 1, 2003, DC Moore Gallery; Milton Avery: Paintings and Works on Paper, February 8 to March 11, 2006, DC Moore Gallery.



Estimate $20,000-30,000

Within the window mat, there is a 2 1/2 in. soft crease to the l.l. Approximately eight nicks to the surface of the u.l. quadrant, with the largest measuring approx. 1/8 x 1/4 in.

We are unable to examine the work out of its frame due to the fragile nature of the black construction paper support.

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