George Luks - Drawing on canvas

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	96
Estimate	2,500.00 - 7,500.00 USD
Auction	August Fine Art Auction and Consignment Sales
Date	August 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM EDT
Auction house	Gallery Arts & Auctions Co.

1. Artist: George Luks Medium: Drawing on canvas Condition: good general condition Listing: Private Collection 2. A beautiful drawing on paper by George Luks. The artwork measures (unframed 11 1/8 x 16 1/4) (framed 15 5/8 x 21 1/4) inches and is from a private collection. This work of art embodies the artistic style reminiscent of George Luks. He was an American artist, identified with the aggressively realist Ashcan School of American painting. After traveling and studying in Europe, Luks worked as a newspaper illustrator and cartoonist in Philadelphia, where he became part of a close-knit group, led by Robert Henri, that set out to challenge the refined values imposed by the influential National Academy of Design. . His best-known paintings reflect the lives of the poor and struggling on Manhattan's Lower East Side. 3. For additional information on certification, provenance, or any questions about this piece or other items, please feel free to contact us 24/7. Communicate via email through the Hibid platform. There is a secondary market for uncatalogued paintings like this, which explains the lower estimated and sales prices compared to paintings by cataloged artists. Please see the final image to compare prices. This will provide you with valuable market value and contextual information to assess the value of this exceptional painting. If you have any specific questions or need more help understanding comparable pricing, please feel free to contact us via email. We are here to help you and provide you with any additional information you may need. 4. Condition: If you are a potential buyer interested in this item and would like to bid, please save the item and continue bidding. Please do not bid if you are not sure you will pay at the end of the auction. The artwork is in immaculate condition, complete with a frame and shows no signs of breakage or damage. Certain artwork frames have been touched up, cleaned and, where deemed necessary, replaced. It is sold "as is" and we recommend that you refer to the photographs as an integral part of the item description. Please note that the absence of a condition report does not necessarily guarantee excellent condition. It is essential to understand that all items in this catalog are sold in the artistic style of the original creator. "In the artist's style" indicates that the piece is not listed in the artist's documented catalog and may have been painted by the artist. or another person inspired by the artist's style. The origin of this piece is uncertain. While some items may include certifications from independent art appraisers, if you have any questions about the certification of a specific piece in this catalog, please feel free to contact us."

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