Mid-Century Still Life Painting Featuring a Puffer Fish - Signed A. Bassin '61

Description

Really fun mid-century still life featuring a puffer fish. Oil on canvas. Signed A. Bassin '61

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Tightly stretched, nice condition. Unframed.

Materials & Techniques:
Paint

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
Art Subjects: Animals, Still Life
Frame Type: Unframed

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Tightly stretched, nice condition. Unframed.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

26 x 20 x 0.75 in

Mid-Century Still Life Painting Featuring a Puffer Fish - Signed A. Bassin '61

Lot 0249

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