William Congdon
Delphi , 1953 (Executed)
Lot #84 |
2025-10-14 |
Sotheby's, New York
Selections from The Museum of Modern Art: c. 1900–1990
Category:
Painting
Estimate:
USD 8,000 - 12,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N12005
Auction name: Selections from The Museum of Modern Art: c. 1900–1990
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2025-10-14
End date: 2025-10-21
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Modern Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 11 ¼ by 27 ⅜ in.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
28.6
Width In Centimeters:
69.5
Height In Inches:
11.25
Width In Inches:
27.375
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Year notes: Executed in 1953.
Provenance
Ruth Vollmer, New York Acquired by bequest from the above in 1983 by the present owner
Catalog summary
Lot Details Description Property of The Museum of Modern Art, New York, Sold to Benefit its Acquisitions Program William Congdon 1912 - 1998 Delphi signed with the artist’s initials, titled Delfi and dated 10.53 (lower right); signed with the artist’s initials, titled Delfi , dated 10-53 and illegibly inscribed (on the reverse) oil on board 11 ¼ by 27 ⅜ in. 28.6 by 69.5 cm. Executed in 1953. Provenance Ruth Vollmer, New York Acquired by bequest from the above in 1983 by the present owner