HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY (American, 1872-1952). Triptych of Three Nudes, Hunting, Fencing, and Tambourine, decorative foldi... (Total: 3 Items)

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HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY (American, 1872-1952)
Triptych of Three Nudes, Hunting, Fencing, and Tambourine, decorative folding screen, c. 1925-1930
Oil on canvas laid on board
61 x 40 in.
Each panel signed

When Charles Martignette acquired the painting, he often told colleagues that he considered the work to be one of his finest acquisitions.

PROVENANCE:
Carnival Room of Sherry Netherland Hotel, 5th Ave. New York, for nearly 30 years (until 1955);
Spanierman Gallery, New York;
Private Collection, Palm Beach.

EXHIBITED:
Japan, The Great American Illustrators, 1993.

From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

More information about HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY. See also: Christy, Howard Chandler, Howard Chandler Christy Artist.



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