May Gallery Auction
Fri, May 15, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3135
Albert Pels, Mother and Child, Oil on Masonite
Estimate: $600 - $800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Albert Pels (American, 1910-1998), "Mother and Child," oil on masonite, [approximate dimensions - sight: 29 5/8" H x 23 1/2" W], signed 'Pels' lower right; inscribed, '#133', and dated, '1950-58', on verso.
Condition
Surface dirt, a few surface marks, scuffs and nicks; missing section of masonite in upper right corner and small area by the frame upper right side. Frame has moderately heavy wear with some losses, framed: 36 7/8" H x 31 1/2" W.
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Swann Auction Galleries, auction Feb. 16th, 2023, lot 103.
Appraisal Event
FA