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GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980). Surprised?, 1952. Oil on canvas. 30 x 24 in.. Signed lower center. From the Estat...

2012 June 27-28 Illustration Art Signature Auction- Beverly Hills #5087

 
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Auction Ended On: Jun 27, 2012
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Location: Heritage Auctions - Beverly Hills
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Description:
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
Surprised?, 1952
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower center

From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

This painting was reproduced as figure 406 in Gil Elvgren - All His Glamourous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999. Estimate: .

Elvgren, Gil:.

Condition Report*:

Stretcher crease on the top and right edges faintly visible; two accretions on the bottom right extreme edge/corner; 2-inch linear line of faint craquelure on the lower left stretcher edge. UV examination reveals: strengthening in the upper left quadrant around both figures; the cream color on the front of the box has been added; small area of linear in-painting on the center riht edge underneath ribbon and two points on the upper center edge; linear line of in-paintign on the top left of figure's dress and a small spot above; otherwise in very good condition. Framed to an overall size of 30.25 x 24.25 inches.

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