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Merton Clivette Oil Painting Portrait of a Woman

Sold for $250 at The Modern Art Exchange on May 18, 2019.

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Merton Clivette oil painting of a young woman, possible a prostitute. Untitled c.1920s Oil on heavy artist's paper Measures 28.25" x 22.5" Unsigned.. Estate stamp verso. (see images). Unframed. About the artist: Merton Clivette, (American 1868-1931), was a very interesting character during his lifetime and his artworks were highly regarded in their day. They possess and looseness and freedom not normally seen in artists of this time period. His portraits of woman were often portraits of ladies of the night, as is likely the case with this portrait.

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