Sale 1411
New York
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27 September 2004
Price realised
USD 5,378
Estimate
John Steuart Curry (1897-1946) Window in Harlem signed, dated and inscribed 'window in "Harlem" John Steuart Curry 1937' (lower right) oil on gessoed masonite 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm.)
Provenance
Gift of the artist. By descent to the present owner.
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