JOHN EDWARD COSTIGAN (AMERICAN 1888-1972)Nude,oil on canvas92.5 x 52 cm (36 3/8 x 20 1/2 in.)PROVENANCEPrivate Long Island Collection since the 1950sCONDITIONObserved in frame, the painting appears in age-appropriate condition. Losses to the woman's chest. A horizontal line along the top edge resulting from the framing technique. Inspection under UV light shows no apparent sign of restoration.framed dimensions: 100 x 60 cm (39 3/8 x 23 5/8 in.)Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions:Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827N.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.