$2,583
Karl Zerbe (American, 1903-1972) Terrace in Taxco Signed "Zerbe" l. r., signed and identified "Zerbe/Taxco/Bos Dez 1937" on the reverse, label from The American Federation of the Arts, New York, affixed to the reverse of the frame. Encaustic and oil on Masonite, 40 1/4 x 26 1/4 in. (102.2 x 66.6 cm), framed. Condition: Craquelure throughout, lifting, paint losses u.l. and l.r., frame abrasions. Provenance: The collection of Horst W. Janson to his son Anthony F. Janson, then by gift to the current owner. Exhibitions: Karl Zerbe Retrospective, The American Federation of the Arts, New York, New York, traveling exhibition, March 1961-March 1963, no. 60-36. N.B. H.W. Janson and Anthony Janson are best known for their book History of Art , a staple of art history survey courses.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-01-27
