$27,255
Anna Mary Robertson, called Grandma Moses (American, 1860-1961) A Blanket of Snow , 1945 Signed "MOSES. " l.c., identified on labels from James Vigeveno Galleries, Los Angeles, The Columbus Museum, Columbus, Georgia, and the artist's label affixed to the backing. Oil on Masonite, 15 3/4 x 20 in. (40.0 x 50.8 cm), framed (under Plexiglas). Condition: Good. Provenance: A private New England collection. Literature: Otto Kallir, Grandma Moses. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1973. Pg. 298 (no. 539); Grandma Moses Record Book, p. 37 (No. 1059). Exhibitions: Loan to the permanent collection, The Columbus Museum, Columbus, Georgia, July 20, 1991 to July 31, 1992. N.B. We wish to thank Jane Kallir of Galerie Saint Etienne for her assistance with cataloguing the lot. Copyright © Grandma Moses Properties Co., New York. All reproduction rights reserved. Minor pigment displacement to Plexiglas, panel was irregularly cut prior to painting, may benefit from a gentle cleaning, no additional condition issues to report.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-05-20
