586. Joe Jones (American, 1909-1963), "Still Life", c.1950; watercolor/paper, 24" x 18", signed. Jone's work changed stylistically throughout his career. He was a political activist, and his work is included in numerous museum collections: Museum of Modern Art, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, Whitney Museum, St. Louis Art Museum, and the Library of Congress. 400-600

587. Donald C. Brown (American, 20th century), "Sunbathing on the Rooftop", c.1940; oil/canvas, 30" x 24", signed. Powerful, well-painted image. This social realist work illustrates the change that occurred after the Depression in the way women appeared as subject matter. Painters such as Leon Kroll and Raphael Soyer depicted strong images of women, even if the subjects were engaging in leisurely activity. 1500-2000

588. Charles Levier, attribution (French, 20th century), "View of the Seine", c.1950; oil/canvas, 24" x 9", signed indistinctly on front and again on verso. Known for his Paris School style still lifes and city scenes. 300-500

589. Leon Dolice (American, 20th century), "Chicago", c.1930; pastel/paper, 16" x 20", signed and titled. This artist specialized in pastels of major cities, executed in an ashcan style, influenced by Shinn. This is a very large image for this artist. 800-1200

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