Single Owner Auction - Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr.
Fri, Nov 20, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 178
John R. Grabach
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
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 |
(American, 1886-1981)Venus, c. 1948, signed lower left "John R., Grabach NA", oil on plywood panel, 36 x 42 in.; carved gilt wood and composition frame, 44 x 50-1/4 in. - Note: This painting is similar in subject to a slightly smaller painting of "Planet Venus", illustrated in Grabach, John R., Gary T. Erbe, and Zeny Erbe. John R. Grabach, Century Man. [Youngstown, Ohio]: The Institute, 2006, ill. #27, p. 43. - Provenance: Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr., Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
surface dirt layer, some surface wear, wear at all edges not visible under frame; frame with minimal wear
