Lot 597: Hazel Finck (American, 1894-1977) Perhaps It's Fun to be Homeless, 1946 Signed "finck" l.r., identified on the artist's label affixe.

Name: Hazel Finck (American, 1894-1977) Perhaps It's Fun to be Homeless, 1946 Signed "finck" l.r., identified on the artist's label affixe.
Brand: Skinner
SKU: 56f44e7d15

Est: $4,000 USD - $6,000 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USSeptember 07, 2012

Item Overview

Description

Hazel Finck (American, 1894-1977)

Perhaps It's Fun to be Homeless, 1946
Signed "finck" l.r., identified on the artist's label affixed to the stretcher.
Oil and tempera on canvas, 36 x 28 1/4 in. (91.4 x 71.8 cm), framed.
Condition: Minor retouch, craquelure, minor surface grime, minor abrasions along frame liner.

Exhibitions: Audubon Artists, Inc., New York, Annual Exhibition, 1946; Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, 1947.

Artist or Maker

Hazel Finck

Condition Report

Minor retouch over a vertical line of craquelure located u.l. corner and measuring 3 3/4 in. A similar area of craquelure with retouch (about 4 inches) located to the u.l. in the man's t-shirt at his proper right shoulder and extending into his cheek. Another similar area located u.r. quadrant in the sky above the car, measuring 4 1/4 inches, with a small area of craquelure with lifting to the left of the repair. Dimple in canvas to l.r. quadrant in the seat of the woman's slacks, with tiny paint losses, minor craquelure and retouch. Small paint loss to l.r. corner measuring less than 1/8 inch. Areas of inconsistent varnish application and drips.

Auction Details

American & European Paintings & Prints

Skinner

September 07, 2012, 12:00 PM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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