An exquisite American surrealist painting, crafted using the oil on Masonite technique, depicts a woman in a flowing red dress descending a staircase, measuring 14 x 18 inches. This artwork comes with a notable history, tracing its origins to a Private Collection in Chicago and obtained through descent.The artist, who lived between February 17, 1909, and July 3, 1977, was a notable American painter based in Chicago. Often referred to as "the queen of the bohemian artists," she was deeply involved in the Chicago jazz scene and maintained friendships with renowned musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan. The music of these jazz legends served as inspiration for her own creative work, including this surrealist painting.For those interested in additional information regarding certification or provenance, whether related to this piece or others in our collection, please feel free to contact us 24/7. Reach out through text message at (786) 901-3599 or via the Live Auctioneers platform. A secondary market exists for uncatalogued paintings like this one, explaining the lower estimated and sale prices compared to catalogued artist paintings.

If you're a potential buyer intrigued by this item and wish to bid, kindly save it and proceed with your bid. For those casually browsing, we recommend not saving the item to optimize both your time and ours. The artwork is in excellent condition, including a frame, and exhibits no signs of tears or damage. It's sold 'as is,' and we urge you to closely examine the photos as an essential part of the item's description. Please be aware that the absence of a condition report doesn't automatically ensure an excellent condition.It's important to note that all items in this catalog are sold in the artistic style of the original creator, following the Platform sale rules. The term "In the artist's style" signifies that the piece isn't cataloged in the artist's documented catalog; it could have been painted by the artist or someone inspired by their style. A secondary market exists for uncatalogued paintings like this one, explaining the lower estimated and sale prices compared to catalogued artist paintings. The origin of this piece remains uncertain. Although some items may come with certificates from independent art appraisers, any queries about certification for a specific piece in this catalog are welcome, and you can reach out to us for more information.