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Stuart Davis (American, 1892–1964)
1951–54
Medium/Technique
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
Overall: 43.2 x 30.5 cm (17 x 12 in.)
Credit Line
The Lane Collection
Accession Number2023.120
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsPaintings
ProvenanceMay 17, 1954, consigned by the artist to Downtown Gallery, New York (consignment no. 77) [note 1]; 1954, sold by Downtown Gallery to William H. Lane (b. 1914 – d. 1995), Lunenberg, MA [note 2]; 1995, by inheritance to his wife, Saundra B. Lane (b. 1938 - d. 2023), Lunenberg, MA; 2023, gift of Saundra B. Lane to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 12, 2023)
NOTES:
[1] Archives of American Art, Downtown Gallery Records, Series 4, Business Records, Stock Books, Stock, C-R (1 of 7), 1941-1960s: Reel 5606 (Box 62), Frames 94-95.
[2] The Downtown Gallery sales slip records September 15, 1954 as the sales date; see Archives of American Art, Downtown Gallery Records, Series 4, Business Records, Sales Slips (2 of 2), 1954: Reel 5627 (Box 72), Frame 984. However, documentation from William H. Lane indicates he purchased the piece in July 1954.
NOTES:
[1] Archives of American Art, Downtown Gallery Records, Series 4, Business Records, Stock Books, Stock, C-R (1 of 7), 1941-1960s: Reel 5606 (Box 62), Frames 94-95.
[2] The Downtown Gallery sales slip records September 15, 1954 as the sales date; see Archives of American Art, Downtown Gallery Records, Series 4, Business Records, Sales Slips (2 of 2), 1954: Reel 5627 (Box 72), Frame 984. However, documentation from William H. Lane indicates he purchased the piece in July 1954.