Description:
John Whorf (American, 1903-1959)
Securing the Sails
Signed "John Whorf" l.l.
Watercolor on paper, 14 7/8 x 20 1/4 in. (38.0 x 51.2 cm),framed.
Condition: Laid down on paperboard support.
N.B. The work at hand probably dates from the years 1923-25, and may be inspired by Whorf's trip to the area around Morocco. We would like to thank John Whorf, grandson of the artist, for his assistance with this lot.
Estimate $2,500-3,500
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