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Lot Description

Milton Avery

(American, 1885-1965)

Untitled (Portrait of Sally in Beret), c. 1930s

crayon on paper

signed Milton Avery (lower left)

11 x 8 1/2 inches.

Property from the Collection of Edith S. Peiser, Boca Raton, Florida

This lot is accompanied by a letter of opinion from the Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, New York. It is also accompanied by a letter from Sally Avery addressed to Mrs. Edith S. Peiser, dated Feb. 18, 1972.

Provenance:
Private Collection, Upstate New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1972

Condition Report

Framed: 15 3/4 x 13 3/4 inches.

The sheet is taped in two areas to backing at the upper corners. The glue is visible on recto at all corners. Surface dirt and smudges along the edges. Toning to sheet. Faint creases in the lower right and left corners. One small horiztonal tear in lower right edge, no greater in length than 1/4 inch; one additional partial tear along upper center edge. Additional images available upon request.

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