20th Century, Modern and Contemporary Fine Art - June 8, 2023
Thu, Jun 8, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 398
Red Grooms (b. 1937): We Real Cool, Study for a Backdrop
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Sold for
$3,750
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
Acrylic on paper, 2009, unsigned.
40 x 59 in. (sheet), 44 x 63 in. (frame).
Note: Jacques d'Amboise and the National Dance Institute choreographed and performed a work titled 'We Real Cool' based on the poem of the same title by Gwendolyn Brooks. Red Grooms painted the backdrop for the set. This drawing is a study for the final large painting.
The Collection of Jacques d'Amboise, sold in part to benefit National Dance Institute, NYC
Condition
Tack holes at places around the sheet edges. Otherwise apparently in very good condition. Not examined out of frame.
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