International Art

June 1116, 2022
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LOT 20

Lot 20

Romare Bearden (1911-1988)

Romare Bearden (1911-1988)
Lot 20 Details
Romare Bearden (1911-1988), American

UNTITLED (FIGURE ON A ROCK), CIRCA 1970S

Collage, oil and graphite on fiberboard; signed mid-left, titled and dated "c.1970s" to gallery label verso backing.
8 ins x 10 ins; 20.3 cms x 25.4 cms

Estimate $10,000-$15,000

Realised: $7,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Romare Bearden (1911-1988)
  • Romare Bearden (1911-1988)
  • Romare Bearden (1911-1988)
  • Romare Bearden (1911-1988)
Provenance:

Collection of Jerry Greben and his gallery Graphis Gallery, Toronto;
DC Moore Gallery, New York inventory No. "BEAR 0427" to gallery label verso;
The Estate of Jerry Greben, Toronto

Note:

Jerry Greben had a gallery on Scollard Street in Toronto in the 1970s called "Graphis Gallery." The gallery corresponded with Bearden and exhibited his works.

The DC Moore Gallery in New York represents the Bearden estate today.

To learn more about Bearden and his work, please visit our blog.

CONDITION DETAILS

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