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Sat, Jan 24, 2026 04:00PM EST
Lot 16

Jay H. Connaway (Am. 1893-1970), "Mystery Sea" c. 1940s, Oil on masonite, framed

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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Jay H. Connaway

(Am. 1893-1970)

"Mystery Sea" c. 1940s

Oil on masonite, framed

Signed l.r., signed, titeld, and Vose Galleries label on verso

20" x 30" actual, 27 1/2" x 37 3/4" framed


Provenance:

The artist; upon his passing to the collection of his wife, Louise Connaway; to Private Collection, Madison, Connecticut, likely circa 1970s; by descent to Private Collection, Essex, Connecticut, 2010 to present


Exhibited:

Kennedy Gallery, New York City, 1957-1962

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The artist; upon his passing to the collection of his wife, Louise Connaway; to Private Collection, Madison, Connecticut, likely circa 1970s; by descent to Private Collection, Essex, Connecticut, 2010 to present