| Title |
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Man Smoking a Cigar |
| Artist |
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Edward Hopper |
| Markings |
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Unsigned |
| Medium |
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Pencil on paper |
| Dimensions |
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4" x 2 1/2" (13 3/8" x 11", framed) |
| Provenance |
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The artist, until 1967; to his widow, Jo Hopper, until 1968;
to private collection, until the present |
| Authenticity |
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Guaranteed by Hirschl & Adler Galleries
21 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021 |
| Commentary |
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The subject of an African-American is rare in Hopper's body of work. The stylized features of the gentleman are close to caricature, yet forcefully convey his distinct personality. Dressed in a natty suit with flaring lapels and wearing a thick-brimmed bowler hat worn at a slight angle, he is presented in the act of blowing out smoke from between his lips. His left hand emerges from beneath his suit coat and is holding a cigar, which is emitting rounded plumes of smoke. The boundary contour-outlines of the head, hand, and upper torso are emphasized and add a dash of unpretentious wit. RPM |
| Retail Price |
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$48,000.00 |
| Telephone |
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610-366-7300 |
| Email |
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info@thurstonroyce.com |
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