Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874-1951), King of the Beach, The Saturday Evening Post cover study (1932)
Joseph Christian Leyendecker (American, 1874-1951) King of the Beach, The Saturday Evening Post cover study, 1932 Oil on canvas laid on panel 20-3/4 x 27-1/2 inches (52.7 x 69.9 cm) Signed lower right: J.C. Leyendecker PROVENANCE: The artist; John A. Weatherwax, Chicago, Illinois, gift from the above, 1936; By descent from the above; Bonhams Skinner, Boston, Massachusetts, September 21, 2018, lot 325; Acquired by the present owner from the above. HID09710052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Under UV exam, approx. 10 x 2 inch horizontal area of inpaint along the lower left edge, not extending into the figure. Small 1/2 inch dot of inpaint along the top center edge. Two, 1 inch lines of inpaint in the upper right corner, not extending into the figure. Minor retouching to the white bathing suit in the upper right corner. Minor frame abrasion along the extreme edges. Framed Dimensions 26.25 X 33 Inches
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Joseph Christian Leyendecker (American, 1874-1951) King of the Beach, The Saturday Evening Post cover study, 1932 Oil on canvas laid on panel 20-3/4 x 27-1/2 inches (52.7 x 69.9 cm) Signed lower right: J.C. Leyendecker PROVENANCE: The artist; John A. Weatherwax, Chicago, Illinois, gift from the above, 1936; By descent from the above; Bonhams Skinner, Boston, Massachusetts, September 21, 2018, lot 325; Acquired by the present owner from the above. HID09710052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Under UV exam, approx. 10 x 2 inch horizontal area of inpaint along the lower left edge, not extending into the figure. Small 1/2 inch dot of inpaint along the top center edge. Two, 1 inch lines of inpaint in the upper right corner, not extending into the figure. Minor retouching to the white bathing suit in the upper right corner. Minor frame abrasion along the extreme edges. Framed Dimensions 26.25 X 33 Inches
