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Lot description
Mary Beich (American, 1917-2002), Lost, oil on canvas depicting two young girls in pastel dresses standing in a grassy meadow beneath a bright blue sky, accompanied by a small doll figure at lower right. Rendered in a soft palette of blues, greens, pinks, and whites, the composition exhibits expressive palette knife work and textured impasto characteristic of the artist's whimsical child portraiture. Signed lower right, "Beich." Presented in a giltwood frame with linen liner. A Wally Findlay Galleries label is affixed to the verso. Accompanied by a Wally Findlay Galleries guarantee identifying the painting as Lost and bearing the corresponding inventory number found on the verso. Also included are a Wally Findlay Galleries appraisal dated February 12, 1991, valuing the painting at $5,500, and two professionally printed Wally Findlay Galleries brochures featuring the artist's work. The guarantee, appraisal, and brochures will be included with the lot. Work Size: 37 x 37 in. Dimensions: 44 X 44 X 1.5 in. Condition: Good to fair overall vintage condition with evidence of age-related craquelure throughout and typical surface wear. Frame exhibits normal storage wear along the edges and corners, consistent with age and handling. Note: This condition statement is provided as a courtesy and reflects an opinion, not a statement of fact. Bidders are encouraged to inspect items in person or through an agent to assess condition. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping Information: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house packing or shipping services. As a courtesy, we are pleased to refer trusted third-party shipping providers for buyer convenience. Buyers are encouraged to contact shippers directly to obtain packing quotes, shipping rates, insurance options, and estimated transit times. Additional local, domestic, and international shipper referrals may be available upon request. Parcel Shipping Providers: First Class Shipping Center, 11700 NW 41st Street, Coral Springs, FL. Phone (754) 800-7674. Email 1shippingcenter@gmail.com. Mr. Ship Pro, 7838 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (305) 783-9504. Email roberto@mrshippro.com. The UPS Store #2881, 11110 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (954) 572-4004. Email store2881@theupsstore.com. Freight & Large Item Shipping / Local Florida Delivery: Available through independent providers. Please contact info@hillauctiongallery.com for referrals based on item size, location, and delivery requirements.