Hilaire Hiler
(American, 1898–1966)
Untitled (Futuristic Face)
Sale 811 - American and European Art
Dec 10, 2020
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$1,000 -
$2,000
Sold for $1,500
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Hilaire Hiler
(American, 1898–1966)
Untitled (Futuristic Face)
watercolor on paper
signed Hiler (lower right)
18 x 14 7/8 inches.
Provenance,
Gerald Peters Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Condition Report
Condition:
Framed: 25 3/4 x 22 3/4 inches.
Please note the correct sheet size for this lot is 18 x 14 7/8 inches. Sheet is hinged to mat window in two places along upper edge; age toning and distortion throughout; one tear in upper right edge and one tear in lower center, largest measuring no more than 1/2 inch; moderate crease in lower center accompanied by pigment loss; concave impression in upper center that extends diagonally for approximately six inches, possibly done at the time of execution. Please request additional images.
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