Cornelis Ruhtenberg (American, b. 1923) Staircase

Description:

Cornelis Ruhtenberg (American, b. 1923)

Staircase, 1953
Incised signature and date "CORNELIS 53" l.c., also signed and dated "Cornelis 53"
on the reverse, identified on labels from Passadoit Gallery, New York, and The Museum of Modern Art, New York, affixed to the reverse.
Oil on Masonite, 48 x 40 in. (121.9 x 101.6 cm),framed.
Condition: Losses, tack holes to support, surface grime.

Provenance: Purchased from the artist.

N.B. The present work depicts the artist's neighbors.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

Tack holes and minor losses along frame liner; scattered losses throughout with largest area to pinwheel in l.l. quadrant measuring approx. 1 x 1 in. at extreme height and width; surface grime throughout; would benefit from a cleaning; varnish inconsistencies; no additional condition issues to report.


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