TINA AMARENA (AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY), PAIR OF FIGURATIVE NUDE PAINTINGS, 2000SRocking Chair ,2007oil on linen51 x 40.5 cm (20 1/8 x 16 in.); framed dimensions: 60 x 49.5 cm (23 5/8 x 19 1/2 in.)artist's studio label on versoLOT NOTESPainter Tina Amarena was born in Waterbury, CT, and studied at The Cooper Union, Art Students League, International School of art, Todi, Italy, and the National Academy School of Fine Arts. Recent exhibitions include the Rudolph Steiner Gallery, NY; National Academy Museum, the New York 97th Street Public Library and 79th Street Public Library, as well as numerous shows across the U.S., in Italy and in Canada.Paintings by the artist were prominently shown in the 2011 science fiction-thriller film "Limitless" (2011), directed by Neil Burger and featuring Bradley Cooper, Abbie Cornish, Robert De Niro, Andrew Howard, and Anna Friel.CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work appears in excellent condition, with no significant issues apparent to the naked eye. Not inspected under UV light.framed dimensions: 60 x 50 cm (23 5/8 x 19 3/4 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.