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Lot 2293
Stephen White (NC), Five Painted and Gilt Objects
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
All signed and dated (1993-96), with painted and gilt trademark face decoration, to include: small table lamp, with shade (14 in.); handblown round glass ornament (7 x 6 in.); bulbous small bud vase (5 in.); egg on stand (3 1/4 in.); paint decorated folded letter, the reverse with handwritten note signed by the artist (4 1/8 x 11 3/4 in.).

From the Collection of the late Ronald and Elizabeth Sher, Pittsboro, North Carolina

Stephen White is an acclaimed artist living and practicing in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He is known for his textured paintings with gilt highlights that are inspired by ancient Byzantine techniques and Asian influences. White’s favorite model, a woman named Marian, has been the muse for the stylized female figures often depicted in White’s work throughout his career.

Good estate condition, letter with some wear along creased edges.