Ink and watercolor on paper, the first a portrait of Robert Johnson, the American blues legend; the second of four figures; each signed "Marcel;" both matted and framed under glass.

Included with the lot is an ink and watercolor drawing with illegible signature at lower right, depicting a small figure standing within a skull pile wall.

Frame dimensions 13 1/4 x 16 1/4 in. (each)

From the Estate of the late Ron and Anne Dees, Fayetteville, North Carolina
Ron and Anne Dees were longtime collectors, lovers, and patrons of art. Starting in the late 1990s, they began their art acquisition and collection, focusing substantially on contemporary art. Their affinity for art went far beyond simply collecting and displaying. Ron served as a docent at the esteemed Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, from the late 1990s into the 2000s. In addition, they were patrons of the DC-area art scene, not only promoting and supporting contemporary artists, but also Ron worked/volunteered at several prominent DC art galleries. They continued their passion for art upon moving to Fayetteville, NC, five years ago and what you see here represents over two decades of devotion to contemporary art.

Richard Heller Gallery, Santa Monica, California
and
Art Metropole, Toronto, Canada

Johnson portrait with some creasing to sheet; the other work in good estate condition; neither examined out of the frame.