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Henry Varnum Poor
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry Varnum Poor
- The Miners (Mural Study for Land Grant Frescoes)
- signed HV Poor (lower left)
- oil on canvas laid down on Masonite
- 30 by 36 inches
- (76 by 91.5 cm)
- Painted in 1948.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Artistic Ventures Gallery, 1992
Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Artistic Ventures Gallery, 1992
Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Condition
SURFACE: in good condition UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: no apparent inpainting
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
In 1940, the artist was commissioned by The Pennsylvania State University to paint a series of frescoes for the upper walls of the Old Main building. The theme was a tribute to the establishment of the university and land grant education in general. In 1948, Poor was re-engaged to add additional frescoes to the sides of the original commission with scenes symbolizing Penn State's post-war academic interests and services to the state. The present work is a study for these later additions.