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Robert Natkin, The Sonoma Painting, ca. 1980

Name: Robert Natkin, The Sonoma Painting, ca. 1980
Brand: Robert Natkin
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Robert Natkin

Untitled Abstract Expressionist Painting

for the Sonoma Mission Inn

(Dedicated to the family of friend Ed Safdie), ca. 1980

Mixed Media Painting on Heavy Wove Paper (Signed twice & inscribed with heart) - Framed

34 1/2 × 32 × 1/2 in

87.6 × 81.3 × 1.3 cm

Unique

This painting has a wonderful story behind it. It was gifted by the artist to his good friend Ed Safdie. It is accompanied by a letter (shown) by Carlene Safdie who describes in detail how her husband Edward Safdie, owner of the Sonoma Mission Inn in California, came to know Robert Natkin. ("Robert Natkin was a close personal friend in New York and on occasion, we would spend holidays with him and his family in Connecticut, where we purchased several of his paintings...The wonderful piece you have chosen to buy was given to my husband when Bob stayed at the Inn. The "SMI" of course [SMI is part of the painting] stands for "Sonoma Mission Inn" and given as a thank you for the stay."

This work is part of an exhibition from our private collection "Dedicated to Someone Special". Strong lush colors; a stunning piece. in fine condition.

Signature: Signed twice and personally inscribed "To the Safdies, with love from Bob", accompanied by a heart. Also signed "Natkin" on the recto.

Provenance: Acquired from Samantha Safdie Miller, sold on behalf of her mother Carlene Safdie.