Lot 354

Ettore "Ted" DeGrazia, "Girl with a Doll" Painting

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

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Presented in this lot is an Original Signed Ettore "Ted" DeGrazia, "Girl with a Doll" Watercolour on Paper, 1953. Ettore "Ted" DeGrazia (1909-1982) was an American impressionist, painter, sculptor, composer, actor, director, designer, architect, jeweler, and lithographer. Described as "the world's most reproduced artist", DeGrazia is known for his colorful images of Native American children of the American Southwest and other Western scenes. DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Historic District is the artistic manifestation and architecture constructed by Ted. The property is a series of buildings scattered throughout a natural desert setting. Built in Tucson near the intersection of Swan Road and Skyline the property is now a museum open to the public. Construction began in 1951 with the open air Mission in the Sun followed by a series of other expressionistic adobe buildings. The gallery/museum was constructed in 1965 with details including cactus flooring, exposed wood beams, rafters and unique artistic finishes. Now a museum of DeGrazia's work, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Letter of Authenticity included. Artist's signature located at bottom right of art. This gold gilt double matted hardwood professionally framed watercolour is in very fine condition, no marring noted to the art, frame is also in in very good condition with very slight scuffing to edges. No other obvious marring noted. Visible art measures 4"W x 7"L; frame is 10.5"W x 13.25"L x .75"D
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