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FRANK R. PAUL (American, 1884-1963)
Universe in Darkness, Future Fiction pulp cover, November 1940
Oil on canvas
24 x 17 in.
Signed lower right

PROVENANCE:
Frank Collection, Virginia;
Heritage Auctions, New York, October 26, 2013, lot 78262.

A copy of the magazine accompanies this lot.


More information about FRANK R. PAUL. See also: Paul, Frank R., Frank R. Paul, Frank Paul Artist.

Condition Report*: Unlined canvas; under UV exam, there appear to be several spots of minor inpainting along the top extreme edge, an approx. 1 inch vertical line in the upper left negative space to the right of the rocket's smoke trail, scattered pinpoints in the negative space, a small dot on the planet's surface below the far right robot, and two small horizontal lines on the inside panel of the central robot's back left tank tread; framed to an overall size of 26.375 X 19.375 inches.
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
May, 2015
14th Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
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Sold on May 14, 2015 for: $11,875.00
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