Lot 13
  • 13

Milton Avery

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Milton Avery
  • Trees
  • signed Milton Avery and dated 1956 (lower left); signed Milton Avery, titled "Trees", and dated 1956 (verso)
  • mixed media on rice paper
  • 18 by 24 inches
  • (45.8 by 61 cm)

Provenance

Sid Deutsch Gallery, New York
Purchased from the above by the present owner, 1978

Exhibited

Bridgeport, Connecticut, Museum of Art, Science & Industry, Milton Avery: Works and Gifts from the Collection of Roy R. Neuberger/ Selections from Connecticut Collectors, October 17 - November 29, 1987 (as Green and Black Trees)
New York, DC Moore Gallery, Milton Avery, March 21 - April 27, 2013 (as Green and Black Trees)

Condition

Generally in good condition. Minor soiling to surface of sheet; scattered light stains and spots of foxing, mostly along edges; sheet is of a thin consistency (tissue like) - handling crease mostly along edges, largest at lower center extending approximately 3 inches; repairs to both upper corners; sheet is hinged to backing with two pieces of white paper tape along upper edge verso.
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