Sale 7947
New York, East
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3 December 1996
Price realised
USD 5,520
Estimate
Johann Berthelsen (1883-1969) New York at Night; and Washington Square at Night: Two works both, signed 'Johann Berthelsen' lower right both, oil on canvas both, 20 x 16in. (50.8 x 40.6cm.) (2)
Provenance
Both, acquired directly from the artist, 1950
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