$729
James Montgomery Flagg (American, 1877-1960) G. K. Chesterton, A Caricature Signed and titled "JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG..." l.l., identified on a label from Gerald Peters Gallery, New York, affixed to the backing. Charcoal on paper/board, sight size 22 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. (57.2 x 37.5 cm), framed. Condition: Tack hole l.r., not examined out of frame. Provenance: Berry-Hill Galleries, Inc., 1972; Estate of Charles Rand Penney (1923-2010), Lockport, New York. Literature: Drawings: From the Collection of Charles Rand Penney (University of Rochester, 1981), p. 19. Exhibitions: Drawings: From the Collection of Charles Rand Penney, New York: Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester, 1981, no. 35; The Modern Figure, Gerald Peters Gallery, New York City, April 19 to June 1, 2001. Cannot inspect full sheet because it is sandwiched between the window and backing mats; small paper loss to l.r. measuring approx. 1/4 x 1/4 in.; no additional condition issues to report.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-09-07
