James D. Beck Watercolor Painting of a Country Road, 1970

Item Details

James D. Beck (20th century)
Untitled (farm road), 1970
Watercolor painting on paper
Signed to the lower left

Provenance
From the archives of Samuel Marx (1902 New York City – 1992 Los Angeles).

Samuel Marx began his career in 1930 as a story editor for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer then went on to produce popular films to include Lassie Come Home and Son of Lassie. In 1990, Marx co-authored the book Deadly Illusions; Jean Harlow and the Murder of Paul Bern in which his sleuthing efforts unfold the mysterious details surrounding his friends alleged suicide.

• Item not examined outside of mounting

Condition

- toning to paper with mat burn along sight; discoloration to mat; accretion throughout; scratches and edge wear to frame.

Dimensions

- measures frame; visible work measures 13.5" W x 11.0" H.

Item #

ITMG104859