E.E. (Edward Estlin) Cummings

(American, 1894-1962)

Untitled, abstract composition, 1943, unsigned, dated verso canvas "May 2 ''43", label verso "From E.E. Cummings Collection donated to Luethi-Peterson Camps in 1969", oil on canvas, 20 x 16 in.; Heydenryk distressed chip carved wood frame, 28 x 23-1/2 x 2 in.

Provenance: Estate of the artist to his daughter; Gift from daughter to Luethi-Peterson Camp, New Hampshire; Private Collection, New Hampshire; Property of The Boston Art Club; Shannon's Fine Art Auction, October 27, 2016, lot 203, sold for $3,125; Property from a Prominent Sewickley, Pennsylvania Family
Condition Report: some crackle and cupping with minor flaking