Silk (?) Painting

By jcampos, 30 September, 2010
Description

Two small paintings on fabric, each signed by SL. We are not aware of the origins of this artwork, but they have been found in an American building built in 1922. There is a small run on the painting of the woman, hidden on the right side of her dress skirt. 

Category
Paintings
Medium
Appears to be painted on silk or another shiny gold/ivory fabric
Distinguishing marks
SL
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
Unit consists of two individual paintings that are 3.25" wide x 4.5" high in a 8"x10.5" frame
Date Period
Building was completed in 1922, not sure if the painting was done before or after
History
Found in the Quadrangle Club at the University of Chicago, completed in 1922 by the architect Howard Van Doren Shaw. We are not sure if the artwork was originally part of the Club's collection or if it was added later.
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For Sale?
No
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