BETYE SAAR (B. 1926) Rock a Bye Baby 17 1/2 x 23 1/2 in (44.5 x 59.7 cm) (Executed in 1964)

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BETYE SAAR (B. 1926) Rock a Bye Baby signed, inscribed and dated 'Betye Saar 1964 'Rock a Bye Baby'' (lower right) watercolor, ink and wash on paper mounted to board 17 1/2 x 23 1/2 in (44.5 x 59.7 cm) Executed in 1964 Footnotes: Provenance Private collection, Palos Verdes (acquired directly from the artist). Thence by descent to the present owner. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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BETYE SAAR (B. 1926) Rock a Bye Baby 17 1/2 x 23 1/2 in (44.5 x 59.7 cm) (Executed in 1964)

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