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HERBERT E. ABRAMS (American, 1921-2003)
Estimate:
$1,500 - $2,500
Sold
$8,000
Live Auction
Fall Estates | December 2022
Category
Description
Arts Students League
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right and dated 1951
h. 24 w. 20 in.
overall: 3-3/4 x 26-3/4 in. (frame)
Abrams was one of the leading portrait artists of his era known for his style of traditional realism. His works included the official White House portraits of former presidents Jimmy Carter and George H. W. Bush. During his prolific career, he painted more than 400 portraits. The subject addressed in the picture offered is not surprising since the artist attended the Art Students League from 1948-1953.
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right and dated 1951
h. 24 w. 20 in.
overall: 3-3/4 x 26-3/4 in. (frame)
Abrams was one of the leading portrait artists of his era known for his style of traditional realism. His works included the official White House portraits of former presidents Jimmy Carter and George H. W. Bush. During his prolific career, he painted more than 400 portraits. The subject addressed in the picture offered is not surprising since the artist attended the Art Students League from 1948-1953.
Condition
Appears in overall very good condition; some small areas of dripping varnish, spaced out craquelure, stretcher markings, minor frame rubbing at lower left; canvas untouched
Provenance
With Wiscasset Bay Gallery label on verso;
Purchased by the consignor's sister and brother-in-law from the above
