Morgan Russell
(American, 1886-1953)
Piscine No. 1, 1933
Sale 1296 - A Lasting Legacy: The Estate of Michael Mennello
Feb 21, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Palm Beach
Estimate
$3,000 -
$5,000
Sold for $4,445
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Morgan Russell
(American, 1886-1953)
Piscine No. 1, 1933
oil on canvas
29 x 36 inches.
Provenance:
Sold: Christie's East, New York, October 28, 1980, Lot 221 (as titled, dated, and inscribed Roma on the reverse)
Condition Report
Framed: 33 1/2 x 40 1/4 inches.
Wax lined, which obscures original inscriptions on canvas reverse). Scattered, flat craquelure throughout. A horizontal scratch at upper center. Under UV light: a possible, horizontal repaired tear, approximately 4 inches long, at center on the back of the central figure. Extensive inpainting on the orange background as well as on the blue along upper edge. Additional images available upon request.
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Wax lined, which obscures original inscriptions on canvas reverse). Scattered, flat craquelure throughout. A horizontal scratch at upper center. Under UV light: a possible, horizontal repaired tear, approximately 4 inches long, at center on the back of the central figure. Extensive inpainting on the orange background as well as on the blue along upper edge. Additional images available upon request.
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Freeman's | Hindman.
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to
age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and
restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition
they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make
no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind
as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue
description or a condition report shall not amount to a full
accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman
staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the
Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or
in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an
item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for
inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect
the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have
requested, received and understood any condition report provided
by Hindman.
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