The February 2023 Auctions: Day 2
Fri, Feb 17, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 1008
John Steuart Curry (American, 1897-1946) ContÈ Crayon On Paper Laid Down On Paperboard, 1937, "End Run", H 19.25'' W 27.75''
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $400 | $50 |
| $900 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
John Steuart Curry (American, 1897-1946) ContÈ Crayon On Paper Laid Down On Paperboard, 1937, "End Run", H 19.25'' W 27.75'' | Signed, dated, and titled in pencil in the lower right. The back of the paperboard is stamped "Reproduction rights to this painting exclusively reserved by the artist John Steuart Curry". According to Laurence Schmeckebier, when this was gifted, Curry explained that the work was inspired by the Notre Dame football team. Provenance: The artist. Gifted to Dr. Laurance Eli Schmeckebier in 1943 upon completion of Schmeckebier's biography of John Steuart Curry: "John Steuart Curry's Pageant of America". By descent to his son, Peter Schmeckebier. Laurence Schmeckebier (1906-1984) was an art historian, educator, administrator and sculptor in Syracuse, New York (Syracuse University) and Cleveland, Ohio (Cleveland Institute of Art). His archives are currently held in the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Paper has been trimmed. Buckling to the paper due to dry adhesive. Partial embossed seal in the upper right corner. Two small scuffs in the upper center edge. Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchellesí specialists. Should you have any additional questions regarding the condition of this lot, please email conditions@dumouchelles.com.
Condition
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