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Alfred Bendiner
Alfred Bendiner, (Supper at the Oak Room, Plaza Hotel, NYC)

1963

$750
£571.39
€658.83
CA$1,049.61
A$1,172.76
CHF 613.49
MX$14,381.85
NOK 7,839.18
SEK 7,433.62
DKK 4,917.20
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About the Item

Bendiner always took drawing materials with him when he traveled. And a beautiful piece of 'found' paper was never wasted. (Once in Greece on a bus trip he had to acquire paper from a local roofer, but he made it work.) Here he has re-purposed a menu from NYC's Plaza Hotel.'s famous Oak Room. Apparently he and Mrs. Bendiner (Betty) had a wonderful time. This kind of drawing is a balance between sweet and caricature. He gets it just right; he and Betty are shown with grace and charm. I for one would loved to have joined them although they are not looking for company in the least. The photography mades the reverse sides show through -- they don't in real life.
  • Creator:
    Alfred Bendiner (1899 - 1964, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1963
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 13.88 in (35.26 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The sheet is extremely good condition. There are VERY tiny marks and scuffs.
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1410212556532

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