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April 2024: Day Two

Fri, Apr 19, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1070

Remo Michael Farruggio (Italian/American, 1904-1981) Gouache on Paper, Ca. 1945, "Portrait of a Woman", H 10.75" W 8.75"

Estimate: $400 - $600

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
Signed, dated and inscribed in the lower right "To Bess Remo Farruggio 1945". Portrait of a young woman wearing a hat with rose. Matted and framed under acrylic, H 19.75", W 17.25". Inscribed in pencil on the sheet verso "To my dearest Bess! Remo M. Farruggio". Provenance: Property of Prominent Collector, Birmingham, Michigan

Condition

Sheet hinge mounted at the top. Backed with pages of a 1949 issue of the New York Times. Pin holes in the four corners. Some buckling of the paper (inherent to the medium). | 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