Bidspirit auction | Attributed George Bellows ”Standing Nude”

Attributed George Bellows ”Standing Nude” Drawing - Attributed George Wesley Bellows (American, 1882-1925). Ink on paper drawing titled ”Standing Nude” depicting a figure from behind. Minneapolis Institute of Art exhibition label affixed to the verso. Exhibition: Minneapolis Institute of Art, ”Drawings & Watercolors from Minnesota Private Collections, ” May 13 - June 13, 1971, Cat. No. 56. Sight; height: 12 in x width: 9 1/2 in. Framed; height: 20 3/4 in x width: 17 1/4 in x depth: 1 1/4 in. Condition: The colors are bold and deep. The sheet is toned, particularly along the extreme edges. There are no major visible tears or losses. There are a few creases including a small vertical crease along the edge of the lower right third, the right center edge, and a horizontal crease along the upper edge. A few minute spots of soiling. Some graphite transfer along the upper half, likely original to the artistic process. Housed under an acidic mat. Framed under glass; some wear to the frame, particularly to the gilt finish. Not inspected out of frame.