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Three Centuries of Style: Fine & Decorative Arts, 18th-20th Century

Sat, Jun 25, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 26, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Lot 108

STUYVESANT VAN VEEN (1910-1977): ARTIST'S DIARY

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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The group of seven mixed media on grey paper, 1942, signed 'Stuyvesant Van Veen' and inscribed 'My diary in sketches for 1942. Jan '4-28' on a separate sheet of paper attached to the back of one frame. All 12 x 18 in. or 18 x 12 in. (sheet), 20 x 14 in. or 14 x 20 in. (frame). Note: This set of drawings creates a month-long diary of the artist's life from January 4-28, 1942. Each image describes the artist's activities for the day represented.