WALT KUHN (American, 1880-1949) CLOWN.

WALT KUHN (American, 1880-1949) CLOWN. This painting is very close to the painting sold by Sotheby’s Sale NY #7668 lot 55 titled “Roberto”. This large oil on canvas depicts Roberto seated with arms and hands gripped to front of bench. Signed center right “Walt Kuhn 1946”. An important work at a time when Kuhn was doing his finest paintings. A number of these clown paintings were sketched earlier in his career and finalized later. PROVENANCE: Vera Kuhn to benefactor who bequeathed the painting to the Sloan-Kettering Institute where it was sold to benefit the society of MSKCC. Housed in what appears to be its original flat wood frame with linen liner. SIZE: 36” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good with some inpainting to bottom area. 9-95973 (10,000-20,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003

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
	1236	$0.00	WALT KUHN (American, 1880-1949) CLOWN. This painting is very close to the painting sold by Sotheby’s Sale NY #7668 lot 55 titled “Roberto”. This large oil on canvas depicts Roberto seated with arms and hands gripped to front of bench. Signed center right “Walt Kuhn 1946”. An important work at a time when Kuhn was doing his finest paintings. A number of these clown paintings were sketched earlier in his career and finalized later. PROVENANCE: Vera Kuhn to benefactor who bequeathed the painting to the Sloan-Kettering Institute where it was sold to benefit the society of MSKCC. Housed in what appears to be its original flat wood frame with linen liner. SIZE: 36” x 24”. CONDITION: Very good with some inpainting to bottom area. 9-95973 (10,000-20,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003 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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