William Henry Dethlef Koerner (American, 1878-1938). Lucky Devil (pair), 1929. Charcoal on board. 22 x 30 inches (55.9 x... (Total: 2 Items)

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William Henry Dethlef Koerner (American, 1878-1938)
Lucky Devil (pair), 1929
Charcoal on board
22 x 30 inches (55.9 x 76.2 cm) (each)
Each attributed and dated on label lower right: W.H.D. KOERNER / 1929

The pair of works by W. H. D. Koerner had previously been taken in a burglary. The thief aiming to conceal that these works were stolen, removed the artist's signature and date from each work. The works later had the labels applied where the artist's signature once was.


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