Gurr, Lena
Biography:
(1897 - 1992) Studied at ASL with John Sloan and Maurice Sterne.
Exhibits include:, WMAA, PAAM, Provincetown Town Hall, Corcoran Gallery,
Salons of America, Whitney Studio, BM, NAWA and includes many awards at
above mentioned. Works at MMA, Smithsonian, England, Russia. Well
listed in Who' Who, AskArt. Extremely collectible.
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Lot 220 Gurr,
Lena Title: Untitled Medium: monoprint Size (H x W x L): 10 x 16 Signature: sur Notes: Frame Style: gold gilt and linen/glass Frame Size (H x W): 13 x 18.5 Condition: excellent Pre-sale estimation: $200 $400 OPENING BID: $50 |
one example of her work 7.19.09 |
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Lot 36, Gurr,
Lena Title: Returning Home, Nice Medium: oil on masonite Size (H x W): 20 x 30 Frame style: none Frame size (H x W): - Signature: slr Notes: titled verso Condition: restored by Kristina Bird (broken in 2 during shipment) FRONT SIGNATURE BACK FRONT CLOSE |
sold 5.03.09 235.00 |
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Lot 35, Gurr,
Lena Title: Untitled Medium: pencil on paper Size (H x W): 8.25 x 8.75 Frame style: antique gold gilt/aged matte/glass Frame size (H x W): 17.175 x 17.875 Signature: slr Notes: Condition: crumpled paper, otherwise, good FRAME SIGNATURE BACK |
one example of her work 5.03.09 |
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Lot 11,
Gurr, Lena
Title: Provincetown Harbor Medium: oil on masonite Size (H x W): 11 x 34 Signature: slr and verso Notes: titled verso, French-American Gallery label verso Condition: very good Frame Size (H x W): 12.5 x 35.5 Frame Style: gold gilt Frame Signature Back Back close Back close 2 |
sold 2.15.09 998.75 |
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Lot 23:
Gurr, Lena Title: Untitled Driver with Cobb Pipe Medium: oil on masonite Size (H x W): 17 x 23.375 Signature: sll and verso Notes: Frame Size (H x W): - Frame Style: - Condition: good Front Signature Back Back close Front close |
sold 12.30.08 705.00 |
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Lot 22:
Gurr, Lena Title: Untitled Two Ladies Medium: oil on masonite Size (H x W): 24 x 30 Signature: sll Notes: Frame Size (H x W): - Frame Style: none Condition: 1 broken corner, slight flaking, hole on exterior Front Signature Back Back close Front close |
one example of her work 12.30.08 |
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Lot 24:
Gurr, Lena Title: Nice Medium: oil on canvas Size (H x W): 18 x 24 Signature: slr Notes: titled verso Frame Size (H x W): - Frame Style: none Condition: 1 tear upper middle, some flaking Front Signature Back Back close |
one example of her work 12.30.08 |
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Lot 40 -
Gurr, Lena
Title: Self-Portrait and Still Life Medium: oil on canvas Art Size (H x W): 28 x 36 Frame Size (H x W): - Frame Style: none Signature: sll Notes: Condition: fair, some flaking, rough edges Front Signature Back Front close Front close 2 Front close 3 |
sold 10.12.08 705.00 |
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Lot 43 -
Gurr, Lena
Title: Untitled Dancers Medium: oil on masonite Art Size (H x W): 30.25 x 36 Frame Size (H x W): - Frame Style: none Signature: slr Notes: dated '51, similar painting of dancers at MoMA. Condition: fair, 2 broken corners, some flaking, nail holes top center, warn edges to masonite Front Signature Back Front close Front close 2 Front close 3 Front close 4 Front close 5 |
sold 10.12.08 646.25 |
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Lot 42 -
Gurr, Lena
Title: Eternal Cycle Medium: oil on linen Art Size (H x W): 30 x 24 Frame Size (H x W): - Frame Style: none Signature: slr and verso Notes: titled verso, note American Flag and side of vehicle (WW II) Condition: good, very minor flaking Front Signature Back Back close Back close 2 Front close Front close 2 Front close 3 |
sold 10.12.08 440.63 |
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Lot 41 -
Gurr, Lena
Title: Cocktail Hour (self-portrait) Medium: oil on canvas Art Size (H x W): 25.75 x 21.375 Frame Size (H x W): - Frame Style: none Signature: sll and verso Notes: dated Sept. 1929, Nice, but then scratched out and inscribed with "Cocktail Hour" and signature, original price: 400. Condition: fair, see images, 2 indentations, some flaking Front Signature Back Back close Back close 2 Back close 3 Back close 4 Back close 5 Front close Front close 2 Front close 3 Front close 4 |
sold 10.12.08 411.25 |
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Lot 45 -
Gurr, Lena
Title: Tug of War Medium: oil on board Art Size (H x W): 9.75 x 18 Frame Size (H x W): 16.75 x 24.675 Frame Style: gold gild-linen back Signature: sll Notes: titled verso Condition: very good Frame Signature Back Back close Back close 2 Front close |
sold 10.12.08 323.13 |
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Lot 23 Gurr,
Lena Title: Watchmen's Isle Medium: oil on board Size (H x W): 36.075 x 30 Signed: slr and verso Notes: titled verso Condition: some scratches Frame style: currently unframed Frame size (H x W): - Front Signature Back Back close Front close Front closer Front closer 2 Front closer 3 |
SOLD 7.23.08 5,287.50 |
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Lot 7 Gurr,
Lena Title: Beauty Shoppe Medium: oil on canvas Size (H x W): 36 x 28 Signed: slr Notes: dated '37, NY address on verso Condition: restoration is required, paint loss in about 5 places (see images) Frame style: currently unframed Frame size (H x W): - Front Signature Back Back close Back closer Front close Front closer Front closer 2 Front closer 3 |
SOLD 7.23.08 5,287.50 |
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Lot 88 Gurr,
Lena Title: Home from the Village Medium: oil on masonite Size (H x W): 20 x 30 Signed: slr Notes: titled verso Condition: 1 scratch, also outer edges a bit rough Frame style: currently unframed Frame size (H x W): - Front Signature Back Back close Front close Front closer Front closer 2 Front closer 3 |
SOLD 7.23.08 1,880.00 |
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Lot 112 Gurr,
Lena Title: Season's Greeting Medium: color wood block Size (H x W): 4 x 9.25 Signed: slr Notes: titled Condition: very good Frame style: wood (needs glass) Frame size (H x W): 7.675 x 14.675 Frame Signature Back Back close |
one example of her work 7.23.08 |
