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EMILY GUTHRIE SMITH, Early Texas Art, 1955

Currency:USD Category:Art Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
EMILY GUTHRIE SMITH, Early Texas Art, 1955
<B>EMILY GUTHRIE SMITH (1909-1986)</B></I><BR><I>Woman with Still Life,</B></I> 1955<BR>Oil on canvasboard<BR>24in. x 18in.<BR>Signed and dated upper left<BR>Titled verso<BR><BR>Known for her portraits and still lifes, this painting transcends both genres. The title explains the intention of the painting; a still life with a sitter.<BR><BR>The verso of this shows that it was part of the Fort Worth Art Center (precursor of the Fort Worth Modern Museum) Rental Program. In this program, people could rent or buy paintings by local artists for display in their homes. This and similar programs with the Dallas Museum of Fine Art were meant to encourage patronage of local artists under sponsorship of the local museums.<BR><BR>Provenance:<BR>Fort Worth Art Center Rental Gallery (label attached verso)<BR><BR>Exhibited:<BR>Fort Worth Art Center<BR><BR> <B>Condition Report:</B> Abraided area around neck and some blanching of paint around face. Otherwise, excellent condition. Period frame in good condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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