We are selling this important small painting by American artist George Biddle (1885-1973). Biddle was a well known artist who spent time studying and painting around important American artists, his friends included Diego Rivera, Mary Cassatt and Franklin Roosevelt among others. Biddle was well regarded as one of the premier mural painters during the same period as Rivera but is less well known. This painting is most likely of tribal figures from Tahiti, which he painted early in his career. The date of this painting puts it right before he moved to Los Angeles. The painting is signed in the paint and dated 1954 in the lower right. The painting has heavy paint flaking and is in need of stabilization and restoration.

Condition: Heavy paint flaking. The painting needs stabilization and restoration.

Dimensions:
Height 17 1/4 Inches 43.9 cm
Width 23 7/8 Inches 59.4 cm
Depth 2 Inches 5.1 cm
Sight Height 9 7/8 Inches 25.2 cm
Sight Width 15 7/8 Inches 40.5 cm


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Needs Restoration
Condition Notes: This great painting is in need of someone to love it and have it restored. The frame has accumulated some mold and discoloration on the fabric after being found in a barn. The painting itself has significant flaking to the paint with losses and is in need of stabilization and restoration.

Origin:
United States

Creator:
Artist: George Biddle

Materials & Techniques:
Masonite, Oil Paint

Winning bidders will be contacted regarding shipping after the auction closes.

Original Condition Unaltered; Needs Restoration; This great painting is in need of someone to love it and have it restored. The frame has accumulated some mold and discoloration on the fabric after being found in a barn. The painting itself has significant flaking to the paint with losses and is in need of stabilization and restoration.