Description
A dapper smoking man mixed media illustration from the American Art Deco period. Watercolor, oil crayon, pastel and graphite on paper. The man stands arms folded with a cigarette in hand with a rather serious look on his face. Circa 1920-30. A large red monogram is the signature at the top right corner., possibly RF or RE. The man's collar, hairstyle and dresser are indicative to the fashion at the time.
The framing treatment consists of a simple dark finished wood cove molding with an intricate gilded fillet. The work is matted and under glass. The piece is in good overall condition with no visible staining, foxing, rips, tears or restorations. The piece has not been viewed out of the frame.
The approximate overall dimensions with the frame are 15.5" wide x 1.38" deep x 18.5" high. The approximate sight measurements are 7.5" wide x 10.13" high.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The piece is in good overall condition with no visible staining, foxing, rips, tears or restorations. The piece has not been viewed out of the frame.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Color Pencil, Oil Pastel, Paper, Pencil
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Fashion, Figure, Portrait
Frame Type: Framed
The framing treatment consists of a simple dark finished wood cove molding with an intricate gilded fillet. The work is matted and under glass. The piece is in good overall condition with no visible staining, foxing, rips, tears or restorations. The piece has not been viewed out of the frame.
The approximate overall dimensions with the frame are 15.5" wide x 1.38" deep x 18.5" high. The approximate sight measurements are 7.5" wide x 10.13" high.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The piece is in good overall condition with no visible staining, foxing, rips, tears or restorations. The piece has not been viewed out of the frame.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Color Pencil, Oil Pastel, Paper, Pencil
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Fashion, Figure, Portrait
Frame Type: Framed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The piece is in good overall condition with no visible staining, foxing, rips, tears or restorations. The piece has not been viewed out of the frame.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
18.5 x 15.5 x 1.38 in
Art Deco Period Illustration of a Man Smoking
Estimate $440-$1,030
Starting Bid
$220
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