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Arthur Okamura, Hand Still Life

Sold for $500 at Toomey & Co. Auctioneers on Jun 26, 2025.

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Arthur Okamura Hand Still Life 1964 pastel and charcoal on paper 24.875 h x 19 w in (63 x 48 cm) The artwork Hand Still Life by Arthur Okamura was part of Chicago artist Martyl Langsdorf's personal collection beginning in the mid-1960s. It was inherited by her family following her death in 2013. Okamura and Martyl were both represented by Charles Feingarten's gallery in Chicago during the mid-1960s and also taught at the Art Institute. It is possible that Feingarten gifted the Okamura work to Martyl. Signed and dated to upper right 'Okamura '64'. Titled to verso 'Hand Still Life'. Provenance: Collection of Martyl Langsdorf, Chicago | Thence by descent This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

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