MARGARET BRUNDAGE (American 1900 - 1976). The Altar of Melek, Weird Tales cover, September 1932. Pastel on paper. 20 x 1...

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MARGARET BRUNDAGE (American 1900 - 1976)
The Altar of Melek, Weird Tales cover, September 1932
Pastel on paper
20 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
This historic masterwork was the first Margaret Brundage cover published on Weird Tales.

This painting was reproduced on page 38 of The Frank Collection: A Showcase of the World's Finest Fantastic Art by Jane and Howard Frank.

From the Frank Collection.

Condition Report*: This piece has been framed to an overall size of 30 x 25.5in. There is an 8 in., closed vertical tear that runs from above the figures' left arms, down along the left side of the girl's dress, to the bottom of the piece.

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