CHARLES GREEN SHAW (American, 1892-1974) PLAYING CARD MONTAGE.

CHARLES GREEN SHAW (American, 1892-1974) PLAYING CARD MONTAGE. A framed collage of four 18th Century French playing cards and four ivory gaming pieces. They are centered on a bronze round metal dated 1897. All pieces are backed to a red felt-like fabric. Housed in a ebonized and gilt wood frame having an original label on back “Montage by Shaw”, a number sticker at top of frame “386”. A pamphlet titled “Montages by Charles Shaw: An Exhibition at Washburn Gallery New York”, dated 1976 accompanies the lot. A similar example is pictured and this may have been in that exhibit. SIZE: Overall 17-1/2″ x 14-1/2″. SIGHT: 15-1/4″ x 12-1/2″. CONDITION: There is a small “L” shaped tear in backing fabric, otherwise good. 9-92023 (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	635	$0.00	CHARLES GREEN SHAW (American, 1892-1974) PLAYING CARD MONTAGE. A framed collage of four 18th Century French playing cards and four ivory gaming pieces. They are centered on a bronze round metal dated 1897. All pieces are backed to a red felt-like fabric. Housed in a ebonized and gilt wood frame having an original label on back “Montage by Shaw”, a number sticker at top of frame “386”. A pamphlet titled “Montages by Charles Shaw: An Exhibition at Washburn Gallery New York”, dated 1976 accompanies the lot. A similar example is pictured and this may have been in that exhibit. SIZE: Overall 17-1/2″ x 14-1/2″. SIGHT: 15-1/4″ x 12-1/2″. CONDITION: There is a small “L” shaped tear in backing fabric, otherwise good. 9-92023 (1,500-2,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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