Sale 6445
| Philadelphia
| Philadelphia
Estimate$30,000 – $50,000
The present painting was selected as the official image for the 1979 New York City Marathon poster. Its expressive color and rhythmic brushwork reflect the spirit of the Marathon and underscore the artist’s reputation for capturing the dynamism of contemporary athletic life.
Framed: 36 3/4 x 61 3/4 inches.
Minor surface dirt and dust; slight bowing to Masonite; wear to edges and corners with associated losses; an apparent thin cut extending approx. 8 inches from the upper left corner along the upper left edge, with approx. 4 inches of associated paint loss and lifting. Under UV light: no apparent inpainting is visible. Appears to be in otherwise good condition.
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