Art + Antiques
Fri, Jul 29, 2022 01:00AM EDT
Lot 12
FRANK SZASZ "Harry S. Truman" (Original Conte Portrait)
Sold for
$225
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Frank Szasz
(Hungarian-American, 1926-1995)
Harry S. Truman, circa 1973-1983
Conte crayon and graphite on artist's board
18 1/2" x 16 1/2"
An original monochromatic presidential portrait that Szasz would later use for a limited run of lithographs. A prolific portrait artist, one of Szasz'sTruman portraits was hung in the Truman Library immediately following the former president's death, unveiledat the time by Margaret Truman. Presented behind glass in a frame that measures 27 1/2" x 25 1/2".
Good condition, noting some toning to the artist's board evenly distributed inside the mat sight. Smudging to the mat.
(Hungarian-American, 1926-1995)
Harry S. Truman, circa 1973-1983
Conte crayon and graphite on artist's board
18 1/2" x 16 1/2"
An original monochromatic presidential portrait that Szasz would later use for a limited run of lithographs. A prolific portrait artist, one of Szasz'sTruman portraits was hung in the Truman Library immediately following the former president's death, unveiledat the time by Margaret Truman. Presented behind glass in a frame that measures 27 1/2" x 25 1/2".