$4,000
Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988), "Delilah"-1974, from the Prevalence of Ritual series, screen print on paper, pencil signed and dated lower right margin, limited edition noted lower left margin "P. R. II 49/100". Vertically-aligned modern figural print depicting the moment before Deliliah shaves Samson's locks of hair for money. Image shows a seated Delilah with Samson resting his head in her lap under a green tree with fruit in an outdoor setting, lower left with two birds, figures in upper right showing the Philistines in red hats and white robes. Framed approximately 41.125" x 33.125". Sight size approximately .39.5" x 31.4". Provenance: From the Private Collection of Dr. & Mrs. Calvin Wayne McLarin, Atlanta, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-06-25
