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Robert Riggs
Mongols

1950s

$26,000
$34,00023% Off
£19,850.88
£25,958.8523% Off
€22,937.52
€29,995.2223% Off
CA$36,499.08
CA$47,729.5623% Off
A$40,682.02
A$53,199.5723% Off
CHF 21,344.46
CHF 27,911.9923% Off
MX$496,793.86
MX$649,653.5023% Off
NOK 270,267.31
NOK 353,426.4823% Off
SEK 255,443.72
SEK 334,041.7823% Off
DKK 171,192.70
DKK 223,867.3823% Off

About the Item

Tempera mixed with gum arabic and alcohol on Renaissance Panel There is from frame burn and scattered surface abrasions but they are minor. Additionally, there are a 3 or 4 very fine hair line scratches not visible unless you look very closely. The work is varnished and has a reflective quality to it that makes it hard to photograph. In person the viewing experience is much better. You can see more detail in the shadow areas. The colors are rich, deep and saturated. Riggs was very particular in researching the tribal costumes and getting the ethnic facial looks right. Work is unframed. Philip Desind Freeman's Auctions
  • Creator:
    Robert Riggs (1896 - 1970, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1950s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    There is some frame burn and scattered surface abrasions but they are minor. Additionally, there are a 3 or 4 very fine hair line scratches not visible unless you look very closely. The work is varnished and has a reflective quality to it that make.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU38531015013

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