Emil James Bisttram (1895-1976), The Lookout (1973)

Emil Bisttram (American, 1895-1976) The Lookout, 1973 Oil on canvas 40 x 25 inches (101.6 x 63.5 cm) Signed and dated lower right: Bisttram 73 Signed, dated, and titled on the stretcher: The Lookout / E. Bisttram 1973 PROVENANCE: The artist; Carl Weimer, Taos, New Mexico, acquired from the above, 1974; Estate of the above; [With]Owings-Dewey Fine Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1991; [With]Cline Fine Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1991; Private collection, Naples, Florida.

HID09710052018

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Condition Report: Original canvas. Under UV exam, extremely tiny spots of possible inpaint in the background, along the edge of the right side of the face. Canvas is slightly undulating in the upper right corner, noticeable in raking light. 1/4-inch spot of surface soiling along the top edge of the buildings on the left side. Framed Dimensions 48 X 32 Inches