Karl Zerbe (American, 1903-1972) Terrace in Taxco

Description:

Karl Zerbe (American, 1903-1972)

Terrace in Taxco
Signed "Zerbe" l.r., signed and identified "Zerbe/Taxco/Bos Dez 1937" on the reverse, label from The American Federation of the Arts, New York, affixed to the reverse of the frame.
Encaustic and oil on Masonite, 40 1/4 x 26 1/4 in. (102.2 x 66.6 cm),framed.
Condition: Craquelure throughout, lifting, paint losses u.l. and l.r., frame abrasions.

Provenance: The collection of Horst W. Janson to his son Anthony F. Janson, then by gift to the current owner.

Exhibitions: Karl Zerbe Retrospective, The American Federation of the Arts, New York, New York, traveling exhibition, March 1961-March 1963, no. 60-36.

N.B. H.W. Janson and Anthony Janson are best known for their book History of Art, a staple of art history survey courses.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Framed dimensions: 52 x 38 in.


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