Green and Yellow Moments

Details

Mark Tobey (1890-1976)
Green and Yellow Moments
signed and dated 'Tobey 64' (lower right)
goauche and watercolor on paper mounted on paperboard
8¼ x 5¾ in. (21 x 14.5 cm.)
Painted in 1964

Provenance

Collection of the artist.
Acquired directly from the above, 1967.

Lot Essay

The following letter dated 23 September 1967 accompanies this painting:
Dear Doctor Elterman,
Thank you heartily for buying my small painting. I had it a long time before I decided to give it to a larger world.
I am truly happy that the little fellow gives you so much happiness.
Yours most Sincerely,
Mark Tobey