Roy de Forest (American, 1930-2007), Rare and Large Dog Table

1987, one piece form, carved and painted wood with lacquered table top, signed and dated by the artist on the underside. Approximately 44 x 85 x 31 in., table height 16.6 in. Collection of Sydney and Frances Lewis, Richmond, Virginia Roy De Forest was a prominent California artist associated with the “Nut Art” movement, known for colorful paintings featuring dogs and fantastical landscapes. His 1974 retrospective at the San Francisco Museum of Art traveled to the Whitney Museum of American Art; his work is held in major collections including the Whitney, SFMOMA, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. A similar example can be found in the collection of the Davis County Library, Davis, California. Some areas of faint crazing to table lacquer; a few small isolated irregularities to table surface; overall good and sturdy condition.

Estimate:£75.61

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