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Description

MEL RAMOS (American, b. 1935)
Sheena, Queen of the Jungle, 1963
Oil on canvas
30 x 26 inches (76.2 x 66.04 cm)

PROVENANCE:
The Pace Gallery, New York (label on the reverse);
Louis K. Meisel Gallery, New York;
From the Estate of Charles Martignette

LITERATURE:
D. Kuspit with L.K. Meisel, Mel Ramos Popart Fantasies, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York, 2004, p. 54 (illustrated in color)


More information about MEL RAMOS. See also: Ramos, Mel, Ramos, Melvin John, Mel Ramos Artist.



Condition Report*:  The canvas has been re-lined, minor craquelure in green paint areas commensurate with age; otherwise this lot is in very good condition.
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
June, 2010
9th Wednesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Jun 9, 2010 for: $179,250.00
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