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Lucille Corcos
Morningside Park, Old New York - Cathedral of St. John the Divine

1928

$20,000
£14,876.62
€17,417.58
CA$27,906.79
A$31,228.48
CHF 16,306.05
MX$383,921.70
NOK 205,719.58
SEK 193,581.11
DKK 129,948.51
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Corcos paints what appears to be the northern part Central Park from an elevated view looking northwest. The artist used a restricted palette of warm browns and grays with heavy outlines. She was a leading modern American primitivist. She has had numerous museum shows including the Whitney Biennial. Period frame. Signed and dated 1928 lower right. Inscribed Restored 1972, Corcos - Period frame is showing signs of age. A new frame would enhance the appearance.
  • Creator:
    Lucille Corcos (1908 - 1973, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1928
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Surface dirt and grim. Canvas is glued to masonite.The extreme edges of the canvas do not align with the edge of frame and a few minor tears at the very extreme edge. Unveven paint surface. Reframing would hide the edge issues.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU38538716792

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