Lot 171: AGNES PELTON 1881-1961 THE PALO VERDE TREE, DEEP CANYON

signed Agnes Pelton and dated 1939, l.r.; signed Agnes Pelton, titled The Palo Verde Tree Deep Canyon and inscribed Cathedral City, Calif on the reverse

oil on canvas

Condition Note:

Canvas is not lined SURFACE: in original, good condition; varnish is very dirty and has darkened, yellowed surface--there is a small spot of the original "blue" of the sky at upper left where varnish has come off UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: no apparent inpainting

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24 by 34 in.<br><br>61 by 86.4 cm.