Sam Stetson (American, 1911-1990) A Cubist Still Life signed 'SAM STETSON' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 127.0 x 106.7 cm (50 x 42 in). framed 130.1 x 109.8 x 2.5 cm (51 1/4 x 43 1/4 x 1 in). Footnotes: Provenance A private New Hampshire collection. N.B. Sam Stetson was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and was recognized as a gifted artist from an early age. At the age of fifteen, Stetson was sent to study at the Chicago Art Institute and at the age of 18 went on to become a teacher at the school. Stetson continued to develop his skill, going to Paris to study under André Lhote and Fernand Léger and to Germany to study under the Bauhaus. Upon his return to the US, Stetson worked with Hans Hoffman, David Karfunkel, and Samuel Marcus Adler in New York. He supported himself as an illustrator, poster designer, and portraitist working under major Hollywood studios to paint the portraits of famous actors and musicians. Sam Stetson exhibited widely throughout his career in both group and solo shows including at the Karilon Gallery, Provincetown; the Provincetown Art Associations; the New Canaan Art Association; Greer Galleries, New York; Salmagundi Club, New York; Bezalel in Jerusalem; and the Collector's Art Gallery in Miami. His works are held in public and private collections across Houston, Dallas, Mexico City and Europe. OVERALL CONDITION: The work appears to be in overall good condition. There is a minor layer of surface grime present and minor nicks to the frame. This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our cataloguers. It is not a comprehensive condition report and if you require more detailed information, please contact us. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis, with all faults and imperfections. Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ¤ ¤ Unless indicated by the ¤ symbol next to the lot number (or bearing an explicit statement such as 'No Reserve' or 'Without Reserve'), which denotes no reserve, all lots in the catalog are subject to a reserve. The reserve is the minimum hammer price that the seller is willing to accept for a lot. This amount is confidential and does not exceed the low estimate value. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing