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Joseph Christian Leyendecker (American, 1874-1951). The Discus Thrower, The American Victory at Athens, Collier's Weekly m...
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Description
Joseph Christian Leyendecker (American, 1874-1951)The Discus Thrower, The American Victory at Athens, Collier's Weekly magazine cover, June 9, 1906
Oil on canvas
24 x 21-3/4 inches (61.0 x 55.2 cm)
Signed lower right: JCLeyendecker
PROVENANCE:
The artist;
Henry Hutt, acquired from the above;
By descent to the present owners.
LITERATURE:
L.S. Cutler and J.G. Cutler, J.C. Leyendecker, American Imagist, New York, 2008, p. 177, illustrated.
More information about Joseph Christian Leyendecker. See also: Leyendecker, Joseph Christian Artist.
Condition Report*:
Unlined canvas. Under UV exam, there appears to be inpaint along the extreme edges of the canvas, reinforcement along the top of the figures head; and a few thin lines of inpaint in the extended arm, to address craquelure. Considerable surface soiling throughout. Buckling to the canvas in areas. Minor stretcher bar lines visible. Discolored varnish. Small fleck of loss between the feet. Scattered areas of craquelure.
Framed Dimensions 33.75 X 31.5 Inches
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All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.Framed Dimensions 33.75 X 31.5 Inches
Auction Info
2022 November 4 American Art Signature® Auction #8099 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2022
4th
Friday
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