Day 2: Thalhimer & Moore Estates
Fri, May 13, 2016 05:00PM EDT - Sat, May 14, 2016 05:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 285
George Benjamin Luks
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(New York, 1867-1933)
Otis Skinner as Col. Philippe Bridau in "The Honor of the Family", a preliminary sketch for the painting executed in 1919 and held by the Phillips Collection, signed lower center "George Luks", crayon on cream paper, 15 x 10-5/8 in.; gilt wood frame,. Condition: hinged in, remnant of masking tape verso at two points with related stains recto, toning; frame with abrasions. Notes: The finished painting was commissioned by Duncan Phillips and finished in 1919. Phillips admired the great actor and wanted a portrait made of him in the role of this "poseur and vagrant adventurer." The actor was too busy to sit for a portrait so he bought theater tickets for George Luks so he could sketch the performer in person.. Provenance: Henry Holt; Mayo Gallery, Richmond, Virginia, purchased in 1990 by William B. Thalhimer; Estate of Charles G. Thalhimer, Richmond, Virginia
hinged in, remnant of masking tape verso at two points with related stains recto, toning; frame with abrasions
