Winter 2021 International Fine Art Sale
Sat, Feb 13, 2021 03:00PM EST
Lot 153
William Muir, Am. 1902-1964, "Lesson in Finger Painting Brunswick USO, May 23, 1944", Pastel on paper, matted and framed under glass
Estimate: $700 - $900
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William Muir, Am. 1902-1964, "Lesson in Finger Painting Brunswick USO, May 23, 1944"
Pastel on paper, matted and framed under glass
Signed, titled and dated l.r., O'Farrell Gallery label on verso, "Collection of Mildred C. and Marius B. Peladeau" inscribed on verso, "Bill's work is in the permanent collection of the Farnsworth Art Museum" inscribed on envelope attached on verso
8 3/8" x 11 3/8" sight, 14" x 16 3/4" framed
Provenance: Collection of Marius Peladeau, Readfield, Maine
Literature: A letter to the seller dated 2/18/1990 which includes a copy of William Muir's discharge papers in included; an invitation card to the Military/Community Spring Ball '90 with an image of another USO pastel by Muir used as the cover on the card is included
Other Notes: The USO (United Services Organization) facility was built in 1944 on the corner of Center Street and Federal Street in Brunswick, Maine, to provide a venue for service members to mingle with civilians in a structured recreational environment. This pastel depicts Miss Helen Varney, long time art teacher in the Brunswick schools, teaching finger painting at the USO. Mr. Peladeau is Director Emeritus and former Director of the Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, Maine
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