ABRAHAM RATTNER (AMERICAN 1895-1978) Masks Composition No. 4, 1950 oil on canvas 60 x 73 cm (23 5/8 x 28 3/4 in.) signed lower right and center right edge; signed and dedicated on verso; signed, titled, dated and numbered 527 on artist label on frame PROVENANCE The Downtown Gallery, New York (label on verso) CONDITION Observed in frame, the work is in overall good original condition. Overall craquelure, resulting in some flaking and lifting, most notably to the upper right corner. A miniscule pinhole to the upper center edge. A very thin layer of surface dust. Inspection under UV shows no apparent signs of restoration. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.