1930s Machine Age Painting

Description

Machine-age period acrylic painting depicting men at work in a bustling factory scene. The composition features bold industrial forms and an array of beautifully vibrant colors, creating a dynamic and visually striking celebration of early 20th-century labor and machinery.

Artist: unknown

Origin: New York, NY

Period: 1929 - 1939

Dimensions Overall:
20.75"W x 17.75"H x 1.25"D

Condition: Very good

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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good original condition.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Acrylic, Acrylic Paint, Canvas

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Figure, Abstract
Country of Origin: United States
Frame Type: Framed

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good original condition.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

17.75 x 20.75 x 1.25 in

1930s Machine Age Painting

Lot 0389

Estimate $1,300-$2,160

Oct 18, 2026, 2:37 PM EDT

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$650

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