Jun 16, 2026 11:00 EST

Fine Art

 
Lot 113
 

113

Milton Clark Avery

American, 1885-1965
Untitled (Seated Figure), circa early 1930s
Signed Milton Avery (ur) and inscribed From Burliuk collection / 1940 - 1954 / Max Granick coll. - 1936-40 on the reverse
Oil on homemade canvas board
11 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches (28.5 x 21 cm)

Provenance:
(possibly) Collection of Max Granick, New York, 1936
(possibly) Collection of Burliuk, 1940
Private collection, New York

This work is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from The Milton & Sally Avery Arts Foundation, Inc., identification number A61126, dated Apr. 15, 2026.

Frame 15 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches

Sold for $12,800
Estimated at $3,000 - $5,000

Includes Buyer's Premium


 

American, 1885-1965
Untitled (Seated Figure), circa early 1930s
Signed Milton Avery (ur) and inscribed From Burliuk collection / 1940 - 1954 / Max Granick coll. - 1936-40 on the reverse
Oil on homemade canvas board
11 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches (28.5 x 21 cm)

Provenance:
(possibly) Collection of Max Granick, New York, 1936
(possibly) Collection of Burliuk, 1940
Private collection, New York

This work is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from The Milton & Sally Avery Arts Foundation, Inc., identification number A61126, dated Apr. 15, 2026.

Frame 15 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches

A few light scratches (cr) and (ul). No restorations seen under UV light.

Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and our Organization shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.

Auction: Fine Art, Jun 16, 2026

  • Successful Auction of Fine Art on June 16, 2026 Surpasses Expectations

  • Affordable Paintings, Prints & Sculpture Spanning the Late 19th through the 20th Centuries

  • Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions

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NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle held a successful auction of Fine Art on June 16, 2026 that far surpassed expectations amid international bidding. The sale showcased an exciting diversity of affordable paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture spanning the late 19th through the 20th centuries. Exciting opportunities abound in this popular auction category for seasoned buyers and new collectors alike!

Highlighting the sale was Isaac (Itshak) Jack Holtz's (Polish/American, 1925–2018) depiction of The Wailing Wall from 1978 that soared over its estimate to achieve an impressive $35,200. Holtz studied at the Bezalel Academy in Jerusalem before continuing his training in New York at the Art Students League under Robert Brackman and Harry Sternberg, and at the National Academy of Design with Robert Philipp. In 2022, Doyle set the world auction record for a work by Holtz at $50,400.

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