International Art Auction

June 12, 2012

LOT 284

Lot 284

George Bouzianis (Jorgos Busianis) (1885-1959)

George Bouzianis (Jorgos Busianis) (1885-1959)
Lot 284 Details
George Bouzianis (Jorgos Busianis) (1885-1959), Greek

PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN WEARING A SCARF (THE ARTIST’S WIFE, MS. MARIA IMHOLZ)

Watercolour and pencil on paper; signed in pencil mid-left, inscribed verso
13.25" x 12.5" — 33.7 x 31.8 cm.

Estimate $6,000-$8,000

Realised: $7,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

By descent through the family of the artist to the present Private Collection, Cambridge

Note:

The artist was married to the present owner’s great grandmother’s sister. It is reported by the family that this work was on loan to an art gallery in Greece prior to being passed down and brought to Canada

CONDITION DETAILS

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