Silk (?) Painting

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15 years ago

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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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