ALEXANDER ARCHIPENKO (UKRAINIAN-AMERICAN 1887-1964)
The Back, 1948
pencil and ink on paper
36 x 28 cm (14 1/8 x 11 in.)
framed dimensions: 57 x 48 cm (22 1/2 x 18 7/8 in.)
signed lower left

PROVENANCE
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, January 6, 1964, sale no. 2245, lot 39 (copy of the receipt available upon request)

EXPERTISE
Accompanied by a copy of a signed letter from Donald H. Karshan mentions the drawing, from November 21, 1966
Accompanied by a copy of correspondence signed by president of Archipenko Foundation, Frances Gray, 2004, mentioning the drawing.

CONDITION
Observed out of the frame, the drawing is in very good condition. No visible issues to report.

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