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THBKarl Anderson (American, 1874-1956) Desertion from Agriculture/A Triptych
Lot 374
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Karl Anderson (American, 1874-1956)
Desertion from Agriculture/A Triptych
Unsigned, certified in an inscription from James L. Anderson, the artist's son, on the reverse, identified on an exhibition label from Grand Central Art Galleries, Inc., New York, affixed to the frame backing paper.
Gouache on paper/board, overall sight size 23 x 30 in. (59.0 x 75.5 cm), framed.
Condition: Not examined out of frame.
Provenance: The estate of Frederick C. Frieseke.
Exhibitions: Karl Anderson of Westport: American Impressionist, Westport-Weston Arts Council, June 29-July 22, 1984, Westport, Connecticut.
N.B. The work at hand is a study for the WPA-era mural by Karl Anderson for the Bedford, Ohio, Post Office, c. 1937. The mural depicts the migration of American farmers to the factories during the Industrial Revolution. The artist is known to have completed two post office murals, the second one located at the Westville Station, New Haven, Connecticut (1939) presents a scene of local history. Karl Anderson was the brother of the novelist and short story writer Sherwood Anderson (1876-1941).
Property of a New England collector.
Estimate $1,500-2,000
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. - Shipping Info
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