Description
Mid-Century Original Oil Painting of a Male Figurative Artwork , "Lawmaker" by Myrtle Posner 1960s
Framed oil painting on panel, label on back with details about the artwork
This is a sensitive portrait of an adult male, painted in the expressionist style typical of Mid-Century art. Done in oil and tones of Prussian blues, cream, tan and apricot.
Expressive brushstrokes convey emotion and a sensitivity that seems to reinforce the position of a lawmaker.
Framed in a beautiful wooden double frame, to outside dimensions of 52" x 26" x 3.5" thickness.
Good vintage condition. Some damage to the dust cover on the back.
The artist, Myrtle Posner (1917 - 1967) was active/lived in California. Myrtle Posner is known for Abstract and non-objective landscape, floral, still life, and figure painting.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good vintage condition. Some damage to the dust cover on the back.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Masonite Board, Oil Paint, Wood
Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: United States
Framed oil painting on panel, label on back with details about the artwork
This is a sensitive portrait of an adult male, painted in the expressionist style typical of Mid-Century art. Done in oil and tones of Prussian blues, cream, tan and apricot.
Expressive brushstrokes convey emotion and a sensitivity that seems to reinforce the position of a lawmaker.
Framed in a beautiful wooden double frame, to outside dimensions of 52" x 26" x 3.5" thickness.
Good vintage condition. Some damage to the dust cover on the back.
The artist, Myrtle Posner (1917 - 1967) was active/lived in California. Myrtle Posner is known for Abstract and non-objective landscape, floral, still life, and figure painting.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good vintage condition. Some damage to the dust cover on the back.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Masonite Board, Oil Paint, Wood
Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good vintage condition. Some damage to the dust cover on the back.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
56 x 26 x 3.5 in
1960s "Lawmaker" Expressionist Original Portrait Oil Painting of a Man by Myrtle Posner, Framed
Estimate $650-$1,190
Starting Bid
$320
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