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Lot Essay
The present sketch is one of nine preparatory drawings for Hopper's Hotel by a Railroad (1952, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C.).
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The paper is hinged to the mat with tape in two places along the reverse upper edge. Paper is toned. A few minor handling tears along the left extreme edge and one along right extreme edge. Lower edge slightly uneven. A spot of surface soiling in upper right quadrant.
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Lot 104Sale 17035
Interior (Study for 'Hotel by a Railroad')Edward Hopper (1882-1967)Estimate: USD 25,000 - 35,000
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