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Day 2: Modern, American, Pottery & British

Sat, Jul 9, 2016 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jul 10, 2016 09:00AM EDT
Lot 662

Augusta Denk Oelschig

Estimate: $300 - $600

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(Georgia/New York, 1918-2000) Elizabeth, December 1938, signed lower right "A. Oelschig" and inscribed with title and date, graphite on vellum, 5-7/8 x 6-1/2 in. (image); fine gilt wood frame, archival framing,. Condition: toning, hinged in at top, some creasing; frame with abrasions. Notes: Augusta Oelschig has earned a respected place in the growing pantheon of significant southern female artists. She was born in Savannah, Georgia and studied under Lamar Dodd, the same period as this drawing. She held exhibitions first at the Telfair in 1941 and followed at prestigious New York galleries. She died shortly before her retrospective held at the Telfair Museum in Savannah.; Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Doyle, New York; Private Collection, Atlanta, Georgia

Condition

toning, hinged in at top, some creasing; frame with abrasions
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