$8,500
Diego Rivera (Mexico, 1886-1957) unframed sanguine, chalk and charcoal on paper mural study for the Detroit Industries Mural, commissioned by Henry Ford and executed between 1932-1933 as a tribute to the American Worker. This piece was completed in 1931 and depicts an industrial worker with a star on his welding glove. Signed "Diego Rivera" to the upper right hand corner and measuring approximately 18" in height by 22" in width. Comes complete with a letter of provenance from an owner whose family was given the piece by the actor Jack Benny. Also included is the original receipt of sale to Jack Benny (spelled 'Beny' on the form), dated March 12, 1942 and signed by Diego Rivera. For more information regarding this artist, please refer to lot #25 in this catalog. It is our recommendation that all pieces be examined in person either by perspective clients or a dealer the client has asked to give them a condition report. This is consistent with our terms of sale that all goods are sold as is and all sales are final.
Auctioneer:
Bremoauctions
Date:
2017-05-20
