$100
Ruth K. Gross (American 1918-2006). Oil on canvas painting depicting a geometric abstract scene of concentric spiraling squares in pinks, blues, greens, and purples. Signed lower right "RK GROSS". Inscribed on verso of canvas "SPIRALED #2 RUTH K. GROSS". Verso of frame with auction house label from Outer Cape Auctions, Providencetown, MA. Framed 23.5" square. Unframed 20" square. Ruth Gross worked as a artist/illustrator for the U.S. Army/ Air force Combat Film Services World War II throughout the 1940s. She also worked as an animation tracer, inker, and production manager for various studios, advertising, and theatrical media later in her career through the 1950s. During her life, she created about 130 paintings, participated in approximately 198 art shows and exhibitions, and won 33 awards for her work.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2014-03-15
