Auction 458 27th Annual Spring Art, Session I
By Soulis Auctions
Mar 29, 2025
529 W Lone Jack Lees Summit Rd, Lone Jack, MO 64070, United States
Original art in diverse styles and periods spanning 19th century landscapes to 20th century abstractions, along with artist-signed lithographs, woodcuts, etchings and drypoint impressions from the golden age of American printmaking by WPA artists and Regionalists. Plus Modern Design, Antique Caucasian Weavings and Lalique Art Glass. 

LOT 13:

Leon Kroll (1884-1974)
LEON KROLL (1884-1974) 1938 OIL ON CANVAS

Sold for: $5,000
Price including buyer’s premium: $ 5,900
Start price:
$ 2,400
Estimated price :
$5,000 - $7,000
Buyer's Premium: 18% More details

LEON KROLL (1884-1974) 1938 OIL ON CANVAS
Leon Kroll (1884-1974)

Wife, Babysitter, Child

Circa 1932-38

The subtly Modernist oil with foreground figures and a distant view composed in flat planes of pleasing colors is signed lower right and titled verso by the F.B. Horowitz Fine Art, Ltd gallery label dated 1938/32.

Leon Kroll was a WPA muralist and member of the National Academy of Design who, when at his best, is known for luminous paintings with a strong composition - like this painting. His work has been collected by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum and the Museum of Modern Art.

Canvas measures 21 x 16 with a framed size of 26.5 x 21 inches.

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Dimensions
Canvas measures 21 x 16 with a framed size of 26.5 x 21 inches.


This painting has been re-lined and the stretchers may be replaced. Otherwise very good condition. There are no issues of scratches, losses or damage, no in-painting or touch-up as confirmed under UV light inspection.