01-27-201701-28-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2977BBoston
January 27, 2017 12:00 PMCalender
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Pierre Alechinsky (Belgian, b. 1927) No. 635: La déception du visiteur, 1962

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$30,750$25,000
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2977BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 27, 2017 4:00PM

Description:

Pierre Alechinsky (Belgian, b. 1927)

No. 635: La déception du visiteur, 1962
Signed "Alechinsky" l.l.
Oil on canvas, 18 x 21 1/2 in. (46.0 x 55.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Surface grime, cracks and losses in some areas of impasto, mildew or other stain on canvas edges on the reverse.

Provenance: Lefebre Gallery, New York; ex-collection Peter Findlay Gallery, New York; estate of Richard E. Anderson, New York/Redding, Connecticut.

N.B. Title and provenance provided in informal correspondence with the artist.
Estimate $15,000-25,000

Original canvas has been trimmed of its tacking edges and is lined. Surface grime; cracks and losses in some areas of impasto, especially u.l., u.r., and l.c. mildew or other stain on canvas edges on the reverse.

The title and provenance for this work was provided by the artist via email.

Framed dimensions: 23 1/2 x 27 in.




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Keywords

Pierre Alechinsky, Richard E. Anderson