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WILLIAM EKGREN (American 20th Century) Girl Play

Currency:USD Category:Art Start Price:2,600.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
WILLIAM EKGREN (American 20th Century) Girl Play
<B>WILLIAM EKGREN</B></I> (American 20th Century) <BR><I>Girl Playing Piano,</B></I> original illustration <BR>Oil on canvasboard <BR>30 x 22in. <BR>Signed lower left <BR><BR>Little is known of the enigmatic artist who painted this unique visage. William Ekgren's sole known, published output consists of three comic book covers for 1950s publisher, St. John Publications (<I>Strange Terrors</B></I> #4 and <I>Weird Horrors</B></I> #6 and #7). The original owner of this painting acquired it directly from the artist in the early 1950s. It is still in its original frame. <BR><BR>Our consigner believes that he may have photographed the artist in two photos, taken the day the painting was orignally acquired. To view these photos, please see the lot's web listing.<B>Condition Report:</B> The art is in Excellent 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>)