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SHEILA HICKS 'MACRO BRODERIE' TAPESTRY
Estimate:
$20,000 - $30,000
Sold
$75,000
Live Auction
Modernism, Photography & African American Art
Description
Sheila Hicks (American / French, born 1934). "Macro Broderie" - 1973, twisted metallic threads on canvas, ink signed to LR, gallery label for Suzy Langlois to verso having title, and date. Unframed.
Provenance: The Estate of Louis & Helen Regenstein, Jr., Atlanta, GA.
Louis Jr. was the eldest son of Louis & Venia Regenstein, Sr., founders of Regenstein's Department Store. Louis Jr. served as senior partner at the law firm now known as Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton. Helen served on many philanthropic committees and boards throughout her life including The Alliance Theatre, The High Museum, and The Temple, and also served as Parliamentarian of the Atlanta Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Approximate dimensions: h. 48", w. 50", d. 1".
Provenance: The Estate of Louis & Helen Regenstein, Jr., Atlanta, GA.
Louis Jr. was the eldest son of Louis & Venia Regenstein, Sr., founders of Regenstein's Department Store. Louis Jr. served as senior partner at the law firm now known as Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton. Helen served on many philanthropic committees and boards throughout her life including The Alliance Theatre, The High Museum, and The Temple, and also served as Parliamentarian of the Atlanta Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Approximate dimensions: h. 48", w. 50", d. 1".
Condition
Scattered non-active mildew soiling to outer edge and verso; would benefit from professional cleaning, no apparent tears or holes.