LOT DETAILS

Materials:

encaustic on canvas mounted on masonite

Measurements:

27.99 in. (71.10 cm.) (height) by 32.99 in. (83.80 cm.) (width)

Markings:

signed Zerbe l.r., signed, inscribed, dated, and titled Zerbe/Encaustic 1940/... on the reverse, identified on a label from the City Art Museum of Saint Louis affixed to the reverse and on a label from the St. Louis Art Museum affixed to the frame backing

Condition:

framed; surface imperfections inherent in the medium, scattered minor paint losses, surface grime

Provenance:

Property of the Saint Louis Art Museum, sold to benefit the acquisition fund