Bidspirit auction | 1940 PAINTING AUTOPORTRAIT BY GERTRUDE

1940 PAINTING AUTOPORTRAIT BY GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE - Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, oil on masonite surrealist painting Autoportrait, 1940. Signed lower left. Framed. Titled to the back. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Provenance: La Grande Gallery, 71 Rue de Turenne, 75003, Paris. Mid Century Paintings And American Art Collectibles. Dimensions Frame: H 14 1/2 x W 12 1/2 in. Painting: H 9 3/4 x W 7 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of wear and Age. Refer to photos. Sold as is.