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GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
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Oil on canvas
30 x 27 in.
Signed lower right

This painting was reproduced as fig. 573 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 2008.


More information about Elvgren, Gil. See also: Gillette Elvgren Artist.



Condition Report*: Unlined canvas. Stretcher creases slightly visible- most notable on the top edge where there is light craquelure. Scattered areas of light craquelure and surface dirt throughout. Small area of flaking on the top of figure's shorts, and multiple small areas on the center right edge in background- otherwise paint layer is stable. UV examination reveals inpaint on figure's forearms and an area on her upper left thigh. Scattered inpaint around the extreme edges. Otherwise no apparent condition issues. Framed to an overall size of 31 x 28 inches.
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Auction Dates
October, 2014
17th-18th Friday-Saturday
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