(1926-2013 American) Pencil sketch for portrait of Betty Addison ca. 1951, signed lower right, approximate image size by sight 13" x 10", with newer mat 18 1/4" x 15", together with handwritten note by Betty Addison on verso saying this is sketch for oil painting Neiman did later that year. Betty was the wife of Robert Addison, who was the friend and former roommate of Neiman early in their art careers.

3/4" tear lower right near mat, some yellowing and darkening mainly in top area, some handling wear along edges, small spotting bottom center, piece not hinged or mounted in mat.