harry-leroy-taskey-american-1892-1958-french-street-corner-scene
Lot 591
Harry LeRoy Taskey (American, 1892-1958), French Street Corner Scene
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Oil on canvas, signed at lower right, early 20th century, retains two labels to frame verso, one for John Daniell Sons & Sons Dry Goods, New York, New York, presented in original antique frame.

Frame dimensions 24 3/4 x 19 1/4 in.

Private Collection, Youngsville, North Carolina

The lot offered here - an oil on canvas street scene - is especially rare for Taskey, as he primarily made prints and works on paper. Very few of his paintings have been offered on the auction market.

Craquelure; stretcher marks; chipping/loss to frame.