This lot consists of a hand painted Oil on Masonite rendered in style of the American Gertrude Abercrombie (1909-1977).
They called her the "Queen of the Bohemian Artists," and she presided over gatherings that included Thornton Wilder, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Sarah Vaughan, Charlie Parker, and others at her Hyde Park home. But she wasn’t just the host of a salon – she herself was an idiosyncratic painter (and sometimes played piano with her jazz musician friends). Gertrude Abercrombie was never represented by a major gallery and her reputation was mostly local, but she was a renowned figure in Chicago who left behind a striking collection of works.

DIMENSIONS:
Unframed 12.2"x9" (31x23cm)
Framed 14.9"x11.4" (38x29cm)

PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

Overall excellent condition considering the age of the artwork. No tears, paint loss, or serious aesthetic damage. All the pieces in this catalog are sold in the style of the artist, they are not accompanied by any authentication issued by the artist's authority. They are not included in the artist's catalog. In the artist's style means that the piece may have been painted by the artist, or someone else inspired by the artist's style. The authority of this piece is unknown. Some pieces are accompanied by certificates issued by independent art appraisal, if you have questions about the certification of any piece in this catalog please do not hesitate to contact us.