A.C. Cook, Fort Worth, Texas; Acquired by the present owner from the above, 2011.

Nat Werner (American, 1908-1991) Man With Harmonica Ink and gouache on board 15-1/2 x 13-1/4 inches (39.4 x 33.7 cm) Signed twice and dated along lower edge: Man with Harmonica / Nat Werner / Nat Werner Property of a Prominent Texas Collector PROVENANCE: A.C. Cook, Fort Worth, Texas; Acquired by the present owner from the above, 2011. In this drawing, Werner depicts his related wood sculpture, Harmonica Player, collection of Larry Adler (see W. Zorach, Zorach Explains Sculpture, What It Means and How It Is Made, New York, 1947, p. 195). HID12401132022 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Toning to board most visible in margins. A few scattered bumps along edges and to corners; pin holes to corners, inherent to the artist's process. Scattered foxing with area of concentration in center to lower right region. Very light craquelure through areas of gouache, most visible under raking light in areas of green and gray. A few scattered handling creases, most visible under raking light; a curved crease with subsequent crack at upper right. Very minor abrasion less than 2 inches to lower right area of black. Framed under glass.
Framed Dimensions 24 X 21 Inches