Lot 156
  • 156

José De Creeft 1884-1982

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • José de Creeft
  • The Black Patsy
  • incised Jose de Creeft (at one end)
  • carved ebony
  • Length: 21 in.
  • 53.3 cm.
  • executed in the 1930s

Provenance

Commissioned from the artist by the present owner in the 1930s

Condition

Generally good condition overall, scattered age cracks, shallow triangular surface flaw aprox 3/4 inch, 1/8 inch deep to left hip, moderate surface dirt (revised 9/23/07)
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Catalogue Note

This work depicts Patricia, the first wife of De Creeft's patron and friend, the present owner