Description
Oil painting on board of a man by the artist Thomas Reaney. Titled "The Hired Man". Hints of Picasso with a warm palette of colors. Very stunning. The wooden framing is fabulous and really adds to the feel of this work. *
The following is by Katherine Tozier:
Information taken from: "Gazette Telegraph" newspaper of Colorado Springs, CO. Dates: 9/14/68, 8/25/57, 7/6/58, 7/55, 3/4/55 and 3/7/55.
Thomas A Reaney was born in Canada in 1916. He studied at the Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI. during the early 30's. Exhibited at the Denver Museum, Joslyn Museum in Omaha, NE., Detroit Institute of Arts, Museum at Claremont, CA.. Colorado Fine Arts Center, Colo. Springs, CO.
Moved to Colorado Springs, CO. around 1945, where he worked with Boardman Robinson. Reaney, whose paintings are in private collections throughout the United States, in Canada, and in Europe, worked in oils and preferred landscapes and figure studies as his subjects. *
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good vintage condition w/ some light markings to include wear on framing. Visually great all around though with its rustic look.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint, Wood
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
The following is by Katherine Tozier:
Information taken from: "Gazette Telegraph" newspaper of Colorado Springs, CO. Dates: 9/14/68, 8/25/57, 7/6/58, 7/55, 3/4/55 and 3/7/55.
Thomas A Reaney was born in Canada in 1916. He studied at the Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI. during the early 30's. Exhibited at the Denver Museum, Joslyn Museum in Omaha, NE., Detroit Institute of Arts, Museum at Claremont, CA.. Colorado Fine Arts Center, Colo. Springs, CO.
Moved to Colorado Springs, CO. around 1945, where he worked with Boardman Robinson. Reaney, whose paintings are in private collections throughout the United States, in Canada, and in Europe, worked in oils and preferred landscapes and figure studies as his subjects. *
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good vintage condition w/ some light markings to include wear on framing. Visually great all around though with its rustic look.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint, Wood
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good vintage condition w/ some light markings to include wear on framing. Visually great all around though with its rustic look.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
15.5 x 14.5 x 2 in
Mid 20th Century "The Hired Man" Expressionist Figurative Oil Painting by Thomas Reany, Framed
Estimate $550-$1,240
Starting Bid
$260
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