† Wayman Adams
(American, 1883-1959)
"Portrait of the Soprano Dorothy Kirsten"
oil on canvas
signed lower right.
Framed.
80" x 68", framed 84" x 74"
Provenance: Estate of Wayman Adams and descended in family; Private collection.

Canvas not relined. Scattered droplet-like accretions/soiling; areas of craquelure; abrading along edges; surface scratches including vertical one at bottom of dress; looseness and buckling to canvas; overall soiling. Not examined under UV light. New Orleans Auction Galleries is pleased to issue an opinion
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