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Single Owner Auction - Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr.

Fri, Nov 20, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 191

John R. Grabach

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
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$1,000 $100
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$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
(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
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