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Penny Purpura (US,20C) oil painting

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ARTIST: Penny Purpura (American, 20 century)
TITLE: Portrait of Bride
MEDIUM: oil on canvas
CONDITION: Minor paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear along edges.
ART SIZE: 30 x 24 inches / 76 x 60 cm
FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available)
SIGNATURE: unsigned
LOCATION: This lot is located at our Mamaroneck, NY office.
CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online
AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer
SKU#: 151570
US SHIPPING: $95 + insurance.

BIOGRAPHY:
Penny Purpura, a 20th-century artist, distinguished herself through a dedicated and nuanced exploration of the human figure. Her artistic production demonstrates a keen interest in the expressive potential of the body, encompassing both portraiture and nude studies. Her work reveals a sophisticated understanding of form and light, capturing the subtle complexities of human presence. Purpura's contributions to the representation of the figure have garnered attention within the American art market, and her artistic legacy is marked by a sensitive and insightful approach to the human form.

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Penny Purpura (US,20C) oil painting

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Estimate $425-$550Mar 22, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT

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