American artist (1885–1965) best known for his semi-abstract portraits and landscapes incorporating flat planes of color. Large original ink sketch on an off-white 13.5 x 16.5 sheet, entitled 'Seated Nude' and depicting a naked woman seated on a chair in a relaxed pose, signed in the lower right in black ballpoint by Avery. Matted and framed to an overall size of 19.75 x 22, with reverse of frame bearing an affixed label indicating that the piece was obtained "from Mrs. Sally Avery, June 1972." In fine condition, with small areas of toning to three corners. From the collection of Dr. and Mrs. Henry and Mary Ann Gans.Format: Sketch