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Description

Earle K. Bergey (American, 1901-1952)
Pretty as a Peacock, La Paree Stories magazine cover, April 1935
Oil on canvas
31 x 22 in.
Signed center right

The Bob and Diane Yaspan Collection

PROVENANCE:
Heritage Auctions, May 4, 2006, lot 23418;
Acquired by the present owner from the above.

Note: The image of the published work in the online listing is for reference only. The published magazine is not included with this artwork unless the description specifically states that the lot is accompanied by such.


Condition Report*: Glue-lined canvas; there appears to be faint stretcher creases and light surface grime; craquelure with tiny flakes of loss, most notably in peacock feathers and in lower left edge; approx. 1 inch scratch in raised leg above knee; under UV exam, there appears to be inpainting along top and bottom edge as well as a few small spots in black background; inpainting in figure's foot and leg at center bottom edge; a couple spots of inpainting in eyes of peacock feathers; framed to 31.5 x 22.5 inches.
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
October, 2016
12th Wednesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Oct 12, 2016 for: $10,625.00
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