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Sea Weeds

Artist:Arthur Prince Spear
Date:1927
Medium:Gouache & Pastel on Illustration Board
Dimensions:Sight Size 21" x 19" Framed 24" x 22 1/2"
Condition:Good
Original Use:Fine Art
Price: S O L D
Above: Close Up of Image
Above: Full Image in Period Frame
Above: Artist’s Signature

Spear did a series called “Sea Weeds” with haunting images of art nouveau mermaids and other sea dwellers. This original pastel is a stunning and highly detailed example from this series.

The colors are vivid and her ghost-like presence is breathtaking. This original gouache is referenced in the Warren Historical Society book on Spear on page 33 lot # 147. it was completed in February of 1927 and sold in 1930 at a New York City studio show.

Above: Inscription on Verso of Painting

Artwork retains original period frame which shows some wear and there is some very minor “bubbling” where paper surface has lifted from board. This wear is minor and easily repaired.

Sea Weeds

Artist: Arthur Prince Spear
Price:  S O L D

Filed Under: Sorry, It's Sold
Tagged With: 1920s, american, aquatic, art nouveau, Arthur Prince Spear, fantasy, mermaid, nymph, Sea Weeds
Added to Gallery: November 10, 2003

 

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    Grapefruit Moon Gallery, based in Minneapolis MN, specializes in vintage pin up and original illustration art.  We are the proud home of the Bunny Yeager archives.

    Since 2003, Grapefruit Moon Gallery has been a leading dealer of exclusive original paintings by Gil Elvgren, Alberto Vargas, Earl Moran, Rolf Armstrong and Henry Clive, as well as vintage photographs, prints, and period decorative arts in ceramic and metal.

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