(American, 1886-1981)Little Helen With Bouquet of Flowers, c. 1921, signed lower right "John R. Grabach", signed label canvas verso, Belgian colourman stamp verso, oil on canvas, 31 x 29 in.; D. Matt carved polychrome and gilt wood frame (label verso), 39 x 36-3/4 in.; together with the seed and nut flower arrangement under glass shown in the painting, 9-1/2 x 9-1/2 in. - Note: Label canvas verso: "After looking at this canvas, that is after 20 years, after I painted it. I value it very highly. John R. Grabach"Label remnant verso: Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Provenance: Graham Gallery, New York, NY (label verso); Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr., Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Condition
original canvas and stretcher bars, crackle, surface dirt layer; frame with minimal abrasions and wear