Julia Thecla
(American, 1896-1973)
The Fire, 1946
Sale 2051 - Post War and Contemporary Art
Sep 25, 2024
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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$8,000 -
12,000
Price Realized
$13,970
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Lot Description
Julia Thecla
(American, 1896-1973)
The Fire, 1946
gouache on panel
signed Julia Thecla and dated (lower right); inscribed with artist's name, title and Property of Karl Priebe (frame backing paper)
16 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches.
Provenance:
Karl Priebe, Milwaukee Wisconsin
Private Collection, Milwaukee Wisconsin
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition Report
Framed: 21 1/2 x 15 1/4 inches.
Minor deposits of surface dirt and dust; one vertical hairline scratch each extending from the upper center and upper left edges, no greater in length than 1 1/2 inches; one very faint hairline scratch in the lower right corner within the woman's black dress, only visible under strong light; three small paint losses along the extreme left edge; one small paint loss on the extreme lower right edge; minor areas of rubbing from the frame along the extreme edges. Under UV light: no apparent inpainting is visible. Please request additional images.
Minor deposits of surface dirt and dust; one vertical hairline scratch each extending from the upper center and upper left edges, no greater in length than 1 1/2 inches; one very faint hairline scratch in the lower right corner within the woman's black dress, only visible under strong light; three small paint losses along the extreme left edge; one small paint loss on the extreme lower right edge; minor areas of rubbing from the frame along the extreme edges. Under UV light: no apparent inpainting is visible. Please request additional images.
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