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April 2024: Day Two

Fri, Apr 19, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1019

Joseph Christian Leyendecker (American, 1874-1951) Oil And Graphite on Canvas, Study for the Saturday Evening Post Cover H 20.25" W 21.25"

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$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
$150,000 $10,000
Study of Romeo and Juliet for the cover of The Saturday Evening Post, June 8th, 1929. Unsigned. Oil on canvas with graphite grids and sketching. Framed under glass in a painted carved wood frame, H 27", W 28". Provenance: Property of Prominent Collector, Birmingham, Michigan

Condition

Canvas unmounted, backed with paper and cardboard. Overall areas of pigment loss and flaking (faces, hair, clothing). Vertical crease in the center right. | 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 DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.
Property of Prominent Collector, Birmingham, Michigan