Bidspirit auction | GREEK AMERICAN NICHOLAS VASSILAKIS TAKIS

GREEK AMERICAN NICHOLAS VASSILAKIS TAKIS DRAWING - Nicholas Vassilakis Takis (Greek-American, 1903–1965), mid-20th-century figurative interior sketch, executed in red ink and watercolor wash on paper. The composition depicts a woman seated in a high-back armchair reading a book within a studio setting. Inscribed ”LEXINGTON AVENUE STUDIO” and signed ”TAKIS” in red ink along the lower right edge. Housed under glass in a molded gilt wood frame with cream matting. worksonpaper, draftsmanship, modernism, artwork, illustration, portrait, collectible, gallery. Dimensions Overall size: Frame 18 x 19 1/2 in. Image 8 3/4 x 10 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Good overall condition. The paper sheet exhibits light, uniform age toning throughout. Red ink and watercolor wash remain vivid and well-preserved. Unexamined out of the frame. The molded gilt wood frame displays minor edge rubbing and small surface scuffs. The paper backing dust cover on the reverse exhibits tears and age wear.