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Syril Frank
Modernist Portrait of a Child by NY Artist Syril Frank

c. 1960s

About the Item

Syril Frank (American, 1929-2021) Untitled, c. 1960s Oil on canvas 35 7/8 x 23 3/4 x 3/4 in. Provenance: Estate of the Artist Syril Harriet Frank was born in Brooklyn to Israel and Mina Kaplan. She lived a long and adventurous life: Brooklyn to Cuba, China to Australia, and many stops in between - not the least of which were Florence and Paris. She studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology (1950's), and obtained a Masters Degree in Art History from CUNY (1979). In addition to her love for art, she was passionate about sailing, skiing, travel, and the beach. She was also an art collector herself.
  • Creator:
    Syril Frank (1929 - 2021, American)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1960s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.875 in (91.13 cm)Width: 23.75 in (60.33 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Canvas coming off stretcher slightly at top, canvas wearing away top right corner but can be stabilized(see photo).
  • Gallery Location:
    Larchmont, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: U11stDibs: LU2211213610212
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