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Earl Kerkam Ink and Wash on Paper Standing Female Nude

This auction ended on September 10, 2026.

Start price: $50

Estimated price: $100 - $200

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Sold for: $175

Description

Earl Kerkam (American, 1891-1965) modernist figure study of a standing female nude. The work is executed in a gestural style with bold black brush and ink lines accompanied by washes of terracotta, orange, and green pastel on toned tan wove paper. Signed lower right: Kerkam. The artwork is set within a grey mat and housed under glass in a thin gold-toned metallic frame. The reverse is sealed with brown paper backing and includes a hanging wire for display. Sight: 19 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches. Frame: 25 1/2 x 20 1/8 inches.

Location: Bin 30


Condition report:

The paper shows overall toning consistent with age. No evidence of foxing, staining, or tears is visible to the paper through the glass. The frame exhibits minor surface scuffs and wear. The brown paper backing on the verso is partially torn along the edges.