Description
Herbert Leopold-Lot of 13 Composition Studies-Late 20th Century Drawings
A studio archive lot of 13 original composition studies by American artist Herbert L. Leopold (1920–2009), dating from the 1970s through the 1990s. Executed in ink, marker, pastel, and related drawing media on assorted papers, the group explores architectural settings, historical and narrative scenes, figures, interiors, and preliminary arrangements for larger compositions. Several sheets contain multiple studies, showing Leopold working through alternative placements of figures, architecture, and major compositional elements.
Herbert L. Leopold (1920–2009) was an American painter, muralist, sculptor, illustrator, cartoonist, and educator. He studied at the American Artists School and Pratt Institute and maintained studios in York, Pennsylvania, and Forest Hills, New York. His long career encompassed painting, drawing, illustration, mural work, teaching, and later medallic sculpture. These preparatory sheets offer an especially direct view of his working process and development of narrative compositions.
Condition varies throughout the group. This is an as-is studio lot. The sheets show varying degrees of toning, folds, handling creases, edge wear, tears, losses, staining, surface dirt, tape remnants, and other age-related wear. Several toned and brown-paper sheets are fragile, with brittle or irregular edges and areas of paper loss. Some sheets were removed from sketchbooks and retain perforated or torn binding edges. Please refer to the pictures for condition.
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Details:
• Artist: Herbert L. Leopold (1920–2009)
• Title: Lot of 13 Composition Studies
• Date: 1970s–1990s
• Medium: Ink, marker, pastel, and mixed drawing media on assorted papers
• Quantity: 13 works
• Subjects:
– Narrative composition studies
– Architectural studies
– Historical scenes
– Figure groupings
– Interior and exterior settings
– Preliminary illustration and design studies
• Dimensions:
– Largest sheet: 12 x 9 inches
– Other sheets vary in size
• Condition:
– As-is condition
– Condition varies considerably from sheet to sheet
– General toning, folds, handling creases, stains, and surface marks
– Edge tears and paper losses present on several sheets
– Some toned and brown-paper sheets are fragile
– Some sheets retain torn or perforated sketchbook edges
– Tape remnants and old repairs present on some works
– Please refer to the pictures for condition
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Disclaimer:
I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracy and authenticity of this work to the best of my ability. However, it is sold as is, with no guarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historical attribution.
