Dec 9, 2025 11:00 EST
Fine Art: 19th Century & Early Modernism
2054
Boris Margo
Ukrainian/American, 1902-1995
Surrealist Landscape, 1939
Signed Boris Margo and dated 39 (ur)
Gouache on paper
12 x 19 3/8 inches (30.5 x 49.2 cm)
Provenance:
The Penny and Elton Yasuna collection
Christie's, New York, Jun. 1, 2001, lot 262
Exhibited:
Provincetown, MA, Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Provincetown Abstract Painting, 1915-1950, From the Penny and Elton Yasuna Collection, Aug. 5 Sep. 5, 1994
Please note that the condition report was updated at 4:25 on December 8th to read: Pin-holes in the corners; creases in the corners; taped to the backing board from the upper left and right on the verso; glue residue along the edges on the verso; some wear along the edges; slightly faded, but colors still strong; 3 1/2 slight crease at upper left corner; 1/2 cm hairline scratch at the upper right corner; several tiny paint flakes at center left areas, with a small lifting piece of pigment.
Framed 24 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches
Sold for $12,160
Estimated at $2,000 - $3,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Ukrainian/American, 1902-1995
Surrealist Landscape, 1939
Signed Boris Margo and dated 39 (ur)
Gouache on paper
12 x 19 3/8 inches (30.5 x 49.2 cm)
Provenance:
The Penny and Elton Yasuna collection
Christie's, New York, Jun. 1, 2001, lot 262
Exhibited:
Provincetown, MA, Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Provincetown Abstract Painting, 1915-1950, From the Penny and Elton Yasuna Collection, Aug. 5 Sep. 5, 1994
Please note that the condition report was updated at 4:25 on December 8th to read: Pin-holes in the corners; creases in the corners; taped to the backing board from the upper left and right on the verso; glue residue along the edges on the verso; some wear along the edges; slightly faded, but colors still strong; 3 1/2 slight crease at upper left corner; 1/2 cm hairline scratch at the upper right corner; several tiny paint flakes at center left areas, with a small lifting piece of pigment.
Framed 24 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches
Pin-holes in the corners; creases in the corners; taped to the backing board from the upper left and right on the verso; glue residue along the edges on the verso; some wear along the edges; slightly faded, but colors still strong; 3 1/2 slight crease at upper left corner; 1/2 cm hairline scratch at the upper right corner; several tiny paint flakes at center left areas, with a small lifting piece of pigment.
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Auction: Fine Art: 19th Century & Early Modernism, Dec 9, 2025
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Successful Auction of Fine Art: 19th Century & Early Modernism on December 9, 2025 Surpasses Expectations
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Affordable Paintings, Prints & Sculpture Spanning the Late 19th through the Mid-20th Centuries
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Fenêtre a Cannes by Jean Jules Louis Cavailles Achieves $41,600 Amid Trans-Atlantic Bidding
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We Invite You to Contact Us for Complimentary Auction Evaluations of Your Collection
NEW YORK, NY -- Competitive bidding drove outstanding results at Doyle’s auction of Fine Art: 19th Century & Early Modernism on December 9, 2025. The sale showcased an exciting diversity of paintings, prints and sculpture spanning Academic and Barbizon works through Impressionism and Post-Impressionism to German Expressionism and early Modernism. With a wide range of artwork offered at accessible price points, the popular Fine Art auction category continues to present exciting opportunities for both seasoned buyers and new collectors alike.
Highlighting the sale was an oil on canvas by French artist Jean Jules Louis Cavailles (1901-1977) that sailed past its estimate of $5,000-8,000 to achieve an impressive $41,600 amid trans-Atlantic bidding. A particularly delightful scene from The Collection of Lucille Coleman, Fenêtre a Cannes depicts a sunny harbor viewed through colorful flowers before an open window. Lucille Coleman was a gracious presence in New York’s philanthropic and cultural circles. Known for her exceptional taste and quiet generosity, she brought elegance to every endeavor—from her thoughtful collecting to her steadfast support of charitable organizations. Among her many philanthropic commitments, she maintained a decades-long relationship with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, which honored her contributions by naming a residential tower on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Her collection reflected a life dedicated to beauty, legacy and meaningful engagement with the world around her.
The sale also saw strong results for works by Arik Brauer, Bernard Buffet, Georges D'Espagnat, Pedro Figari, Charles Jones, Boris Margo, Hugues Claude Pissarro, Antonio Maria De Reyna Manescau, and Henry Scott, among many others.
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