George Benjamin Luks (American, 1867-1933) The Street Preacher

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George Benjamin Luks (American, 1867-1933)

The Street Preacher
Signed "George luks" l.r., titled on a presentation plaque, on a label affixed to the stretcher, and in the George B. Luks Estate sale catalog (see below),stamped "GEORGE LUKS SALE/PARKE-BERNET GALLERIES, Inc." on the reverse.
Oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Craquelure, small abrasions c.l.

Provenance: The estate of George B. Luks; Paintings, Watercolors, and Drawings by George B. Luks, Property of His Estate Sold by Order of William D. Luks, Executor, Public Auction Sale, Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, April 5, 1950, Lot 46; to the estate of Carol J. Ferranti, New York.

Exhibitions: Kraushaar Art Galleries, New York, 1924; Rehn Galleries, New York (date not specified).
Estimate $20,000-40,000

Framed dimensions: 37 1/4 x 32 1/4 in.


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