Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965). Churning Bay, 1945. Watercolor on paper. 22 x 29-3/4 inches (55.9 x 75.6 cm) (sight)...

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Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965)
Churning Bay, 1945
Watercolor on paper
22 x 29-3/4 inches (55.9 x 75.6 cm) (sight)
Signed and dated lower left: Milton Avery / 1945

PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTION

PROVENANCE:
The artist;
Estate of the above;
Donald Morris Gallery, New York;
Dr. and Mrs. Jack Birnbaum, Toronto, Canada, acquired from the above, 1979;
Marianne Friedland Gallery, Toronto, Canada;
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1990.

EXHIBITED:
Marianne Friedland Gallery, Toronto, Canada, "Milton Avery: Works on Paper," March 31-April 24, 1979;
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, "Milton Avery," September 16-December 5, 1982;
Marianne Friedland Gallery, Toronto, Canada, "Milton Avery: Important Watercolours," April 28-May 20, 1990.

LITERATURE:
Marianne Friedland Gallery, Milton Avery: Works on Paper, exhibition catalogue, Toronto, Canada, 1979, n.p., illustrated as the cover;
G. M. Dault, "Visionary Artist Captures Reality," Toronto Star, Toronto Canada, April 21, 1979, illustrated;
B. Haskell, Milton Avery, exhibition catalogue, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, 1982, p. 224;
Marianne Friedland Gallery, Milton Avery: Important Watercolours, exhibition catalogue, Canada, 1990, n.p., illustrated.


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