Carl Link (German/American, 1887-1968) Tamara Ge
Carl Link (GermanxAmerican, 1887-1968) Tamara Geva, The Dance Magazine cover, August 1929 Watercolor and gouache on board 37-3x4 x 25 inches (95.9 x 63.5 cm) Signed lower right: Carl Link PROVENANCE: Previously from the Estate of Charles Martignette. This beautiful Art Deco depiction of American actress and ballet dancer Tamara Geva for The Dance magazine cover was created by Carl Link, well known for his 1920s portrayals of dance and theater personalities. Link was largely connected in the commercial world of arts, dance, and theater collaborating with major Broadway productions through the 1910s and 1920s. Link also completed portraits for the Oberammergau Passion Play casts in 1922 and 1930. The work is accompanied by a copy of The Dance magazine. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Condition
Very light rectangle of toning through upper region, not visible when framed. Area of white staining lower right, likely due to liquid exposure, not visible when framed. Faint light scuffs through lower region, most visible in areas of black and dark blue under raking light. A few very scattered brown pin points affecting area of figure's leg, dress, and areas of aqua background. Vestige of adhesive upper center. Wear and markings to margins of board in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Framed under glass. Framed Dimensions 45 X 33.5 Inches Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"
Carl Link (GermanxAmerican, 1887-1968) Tamara Geva, The Dance Magazine cover, August 1929 Watercolor and gouache on board 37-3x4 x 25 inches (95.9 x 63.5 cm) Signed lower right: Carl Link PROVENANCE: Previously from the Estate of Charles Martignette. This beautiful Art Deco depiction of American actress and ballet dancer Tamara Geva for The Dance magazine cover was created by Carl Link, well known for his 1920s portrayals of dance and theater personalities. Link was largely connected in the commercial world of arts, dance, and theater collaborating with major Broadway productions through the 1910s and 1920s. Link also completed portraits for the Oberammergau Passion Play casts in 1922 and 1930. The work is accompanied by a copy of The Dance magazine. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Condition
Very light rectangle of toning through upper region, not visible when framed. Area of white staining lower right, likely due to liquid exposure, not visible when framed. Faint light scuffs through lower region, most visible in areas of black and dark blue under raking light. A few very scattered brown pin points affecting area of figure's leg, dress, and areas of aqua background. Vestige of adhesive upper center. Wear and markings to margins of board in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Framed under glass. Framed Dimensions 45 X 33.5 Inches Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"
