American, 1904-1989
Untitled, 1956
Signed and dated G Cavallon 56 (ll); signed Cavallon on the overlap
Oil on canvas laid to Masonite
13 x 11 inches
Provenance:
Acquired directly from the artist, private collection, New York
Thence by descent to the estate
(Framed: 13 3/8 x 11 1/4 x 1 inches)
Grime and soiling to surface. Thicker impasto of white pigment shows tight lines of craquelure. A high point of impasto in brown pigment at center right appears compressed. Rubs with pigment loss along right edge and continuing to lower right corner, most apparent in green pigment. Rubs with pigment loss at lower left and upper left corners. Rubs to surface with pigment loss at upper center edge within grey pigment, and at lower center edge also within grey pigment. No evidence of restoration under UV inspection.
Fine Art
