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Gustav Rehberger (Austrian-American, 1910-1995) Sanguine Wax Crayon on Paper, Signed

Sold for $80 at Lion and Unicorn on May 31, 2026.

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Lot description

This work by Gustav Rehberger (Austrian-American, 1910-1995) is a bust-length portrait of a woman executed in sanguine wax crayon on toned wove paper. The subject is rendered in a realist style with expressionistic line work, featuring long hair and downcast eyes. The composition utilizes reddish-brown pigment to define form and shadow. The work is signed in the lower left. The lot is accompanied by a certificate of appraisal from Richard Beau Lieu and Associates, which dates the work to circa 1978 and notes a provenance from Small World Gallery, NY. The drawing is presented in a black mat within a thin gilt metal frame. Artist: Gustav Rehberger (Austrian/American 1910–1995) Dimensions: 21.00"L x 1.00"W x 31.00"H Weight: 9.60 lb

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