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Charles Blum
"Drum and Flute Player"

1957-63

$1,300
£986.41
€1,127.87
CA$1,815.75
A$2,018.86
CHF 1,054.14
MX$24,574.49
NOK 13,450.36
SEK 12,602.35
DKK 8,417.51
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About the Item

Charles Blum (New York, 1925-1998), "Drum and Flute Player", Oil on Masonite, 1957-63, poem to right side, depicting red, white, and blue building facade with cross above window, signed and dated lower left, painted wood frame. Image: 16.5" H x 29" W; frame: 17.5" H x 30" W. Provenance: From the Allen Tucker Memorial Collection.
  • Creator:
    Charles Blum (1925 - 1998, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1957-63
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Overall good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Frame flaky, painting has dust residue.
  • Gallery Location:
    Astoria, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1125301stDibs: LU2845216470592

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