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ROLF ARMSTRONG (American, 1889-1960). Let's Be Friends. Pastel on board. 41.25 x 29 in.. Signed lower right. ...
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ROLF ARMSTRONG (American, 1889-1960)Let's Be Friends
Pastel on board
41.25 x 29 in.
Signed lower right
PROVENANCE:
By descent from the model, Dea Smith, to the present owner.
This absolutely classic pin-up was reproduced on pp. 100-101 and 112-113 in Pin up Dreams: The Glamour Art of Rolf Armstrong by Janet Dobson, Watson-Guptill, 2001.
More information about ROLF ARMSTRONG. See also: Armstrong, Rolf, Rolf Armstrong Artist.
Condition Report*:
Possible minor surface discoloration, particularly visible in lower right quadrant; small abrasions along the extreme left edge, mostly visible outside of frame, including an approx. 1.5 inch long chip of surface loss at the lower center left extreme edge; scattered small, light surface knicks in negative space in left half of composition; model's right foot appears to be slightly smudged; there appear to be multiple slightly raised spots possibly associated with water damage along the right edge and in negative space to the left of model's legs; framed under glass to an overall size of 44-3/4 x 32-3/4 inches.
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2014 October 17 - 18 Illustration Art Signature Auction - New York FSM #5185 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2014
17th-18th
Friday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
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