$8,610
John von Wicht (German/American, 1888-1970) Power, alternatively titled Force Signed "V. WICHT" l.c., titled "Power" on a label from Kleeman Galleries, New York, titled and dated "Force, 1946" on a label from David Findlay Jr. Fine Art, New York, both affixed to the frame backing. Tempera on paper, 31 1/2 x 21 3/4 in. (80.0 x 55.0 cm), framed. Condition: Small areas of craquelure, minor paint losses, subtle rippling, affixed to backing paper at intervals around the perimeter of the reverse. Provenance: Private collection, Connecticut and Florida. N.B. The work has been framed as a horitzonal, but the placement of the signature seems to suggest the artist first intended the composition format to be vertical. Estimate $1,500-2,500 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-09-27
