Lot 38: OTIS KAYE 1885-1974

FOLDING MONEY

measurements
6 by 9 in.

alternate measurements
15.2 by 22.9 cm

signed Otis Kaye lower center

oil on panel

Condition Note: Generally good condition, 3 inch vertical hairline crack to panel from bottom edge to left of bill, scattered drips of yellowed varnish to right side of panel, under UV light no apparent inpainting

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PROVENANCE

By descent in the artist's family
Berry-Hill Galleries, New York
Private Collection, acquired from the above, circa 1990-91
Acquired from the above by the present owne