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Anonymous (20th Century) — Two Girls in Western Dress
Anonymous (20th Century)

Two Girls in Western Dress

"Two Girls in Western Dress" depicts two female figures rendered in a style that reflects early to mid 20th century artistic conventions, likely from a non Western artistic tradition adapting Western subject matter and fashion. The work demonstrates the cultural exchanges and modernization movements of the period, as artists worldwide began incorporating Western dress and aesthetic influences into their practice. The anonymous artist's treatment of the composition and rendering technique provides insight into how global artistic traditions intersected during this transformative era in art history.

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Japanese and Korean Art

March 24, 2026

Estimate: $4,000$6,000

Lot 43

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Anonymous (20th Century), Two Girls in Western Dress

"Two Girls in Western Dress" depicts two female figures rendered in a style that reflects early to mid 20th century artistic conventions, likely from a non Western artistic tradition adapting Western subject matter and fashion. The work demonstrates the cultural exchanges and modernization movements of the period, as artists worldwide began incorporating Western dress and aesthetic influences into their practice. The anonymous artist's treatment of the composition and rendering technique provides insight into how global artistic traditions intersected during this transformative era in art history.

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Intimate, 20th Century, Western Fashion, Anonymous, Modern Art, Female Figures, Portrait, Domestic Scene, Figurative, Oil on Canvas

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