Lot 651: Cornelis Ruhtenberg (American, b. 1923), Staircase, 1953, Incised signature and date "CORNELIS 53" l.c., also signed and dated "Corneli

Name: Cornelis Ruhtenberg (American, b. 1923), Staircase, 1953, Incised signature and date "CORNELIS 53" l.c., also signed and dated "Corneli
Brand: Skinner
SKU: 366896e6a0

Est: $3,000 USD - $5,000 USD

SkinnerBoston, MA, USFebruary 03, 2012

Item Overview

Description

Cornelis Ruhtenberg (American, b. 1923)

Staircase, 1953
Incised signature and date "CORNELIS 53" l.c., also signed and dated "Cornelis 53"
on the reverse, identified on labels from Passadoit Gallery, New York, and The Museum of Modern Art, New York, affixed to the reverse.
Oil on Masonite, 48 x 40 in. (121.9 x 101.6 cm), framed.
Condition: Losses, tack holes to support, surface grime.
Provenance: Purchased from the artist.

N.B. The present work depicts the artist's neighbors.

Artist or Maker

Cornelia Ruhtenberg

Condition Report

Tack holes and minor losses along frame liner; scattered losses throughout with largest area to pinwheel in l.l. quadrant measuring approx. 1 x 1 in. at extreme height and width; surface grime throughout; would benefit from a cleaning; varnish inconsistencies; no additional condition issues to report.

Auction Details

American & European Paintings & Prints

Skinner

February 03, 2012, 12:00 PM EST

63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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