Lot 91
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Edward Cucuel (American, 1875 - 1951)
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Edward Cucuel (American, 1875 - 1951)

The novel

Details
Edward Cucuel (American, 1875 - 1951)
The novel
signed 'Cucuel' (lower right); and signed 'Cucuel' (on the reverse) and further signed twice 'Cucuel' (on the stretcher)
oil on canvas
31 5/8 x 31 5/8 in. (80.4 x 80.4 cm.)
Provenance
Purchased directly from the artist and thence by descent to the present owner.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

The father of the present owner of this work purchased it directly from the artist, who was a personal friend and with whom he kept a regular correspondence. He bought this work because it bore a close resemblance to his wife, the mother of the present owner.

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