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This expansive estate auction features 426 lots spanning fine and decorative arts from the 19th through late 20th centuries. Highlights include Liberty & Co. Tudric pewter by Archibald Knox, cameo glass by Arsall, Tiffany-style lighting, Native American pottery, Limoges porcelain, sterling silver and Art Deco jewelry, Wheatley lamp, vintage toys, posters, clocks, sculptures, and CGC-graded comic books. With exceptional breadth across Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and mid-century design, this sale offers collectors outstanding opportunities across multiple disciplines.
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Lot 84

Josef Presser (American 1907-1967) "Contemplation" 1959 Carbon Transfer Framed Drawing

Estimate: $150 - $300
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$70

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  • Josef Presser (American 1907-1967) "Contemplation" 1959 Carbon Transfer Framed Drawing
  • Quietly introspective and thoughtfully composed, this 1959 carbon transfer drawing by Josef Presser exemplifies mid-century American modernism. Rendered with spare, confident line work, the composition depicts intertwined, contemplative figures evoking emotional introspection and psychological depth. The minimalist figurative style reflects Expressionist influences, while the restrained palette and negative space heighten the work’s meditative tone. Elegantly presented in a period frame, this piece captures Presser’s mature artistic voice and intellectual sensitivity.
  • Excellent condition. Age related wear.
  • Drawing is 16 1/2" tall and 13 3/4" wide. Frame is 21" tall and 17" wide.

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