Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) Portrait of a Very Local Sheik. Watercolor, gouache, and charcoal, 1965, signed lower center. Provenance: Obelisk Gallery, Boston; Philip J. & Suzanne Schiller Collection, Highland Park, IL; Exhibited: Seventh Annual Rhode Island Arts Festival 36" x 50" Frame: 36.5" x 50.25"

The sheet has tack holes at the edges and some staples. There is a 1.5" tear at the edge above the hat


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