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20th Century, Modern & Contemporary Fine Art

Sat, Dec 7, 2019 11:00AM EST
Lot 780

Alexander Archipenko (1887-1964): Five Standing Figures

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Ink on paper, signed 'Archipenko' lower left, with the Archipenko Art School inkstamp and numbered 76 on the reverse.

21 3/4 x 14 1/4 in. (sheet), 28 1/4 x 20 3/4 in. (frame).

Note: Born in Russia, Archipenko moved to Paris to study art in 1908, and then to the United States in 1923 where he would live for the rest of his life. He opened a series of art schools in Europe and in the United States, including schools in lower Manhattan, as indicated on the label on this drawings, and in Woodstock, NY, Los Angeles and Chicago. 

Property from the Estate of Martin and Faith-Dorian Wright

Condition

Pale light- and mat staining. A few pale scattered foxmarks. Tack holes at the corners. Otherwise in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.