Lot 13
Aaron Bohrod
(American, 1907-1992)
The Traffic Light
, 1934
Sale 909 - American and European Art
Sep 27, 2021 10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$6,000 - $8,000

Sold for $4,375

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Aaron Bohrod
(American, 1907-1992)
The Traffic Light
, 1934
oil on masonite
signed Aaron Bohrod and dated (lower left)
19 ¼ x 24 inches.
Condition Report
Framed: 26 x 30 3/4 inches.
Moderate deposits of surface dirt and dust; varnish is moderately discolored, with heavier discoloration in raised texture of paint; small yellow stain in upper center edge; localized pinpoint dirt droplets in center left; black scuff mark along center left edge; pinpoint paint loss along lower left edge; drying craquelures throughout surface, with one area of lifting paint in lower right corner; scattered paint losses and darkening to paint along perimeter edges, under frame rabbet; paint texture in upper right corner is raised and presents as craquelures, but appears stable. Under UV light, no apparent inpainting is visible.

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