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LESTER JOHNSON

Connecticut/New York, 1919-2010

Profile, 1957.

Signed and dated lower margin.
Paint on paper, 39" x 23" sight. Framed 49.5" x 33".
Condition: Some creases, tears, and water spots throughout surface of the paper, all inherent and/or existed previous to framing. Four light water spots along right edge. Possible water staining in top right corner, partially covered by the mat. ~1" vertical tear in paper in top right. Small tear/pinhole in top right, next to inner mat edge.~2" diagonal tear in paper in top left corner, to the left of the face. Piece of debris/adhesive in top left corner near inner mat edge. Another light water mark in top left near mat edge. ~1.5" white paintbrush(?) hair stuck to surface in bottom center (center of man's torso).

UV examination reveals possible previous water damage along bottom edge, bottom left corner (slight paper discoloration visible without UV light). UV examination also reveals a few other drops of liquid/light colored spots not as visible in regular light. Not examined out of the frame.


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  • Provenance:
    Acquired directly from Aaron Cohen, son and heir of the Tirca Karlis Gallery, after the passing of his parents Tirca and Karlis Cohen.

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