Martin Snipper San Francisco Expressionist Interior, Oil on Canvas, 1949 1949

Description

This 1949 oil on linen Expressionist interior scene with a hanging lamp is by San Francisco North Beach artist Martin Snipper (1914-2008). Snipper studied at the National Academy of Art In New York and exhibited at the San Francisco Art Museum's (later to become SFMOMA) annual exhibitions. He was Director of the San Francisco Art Festival and Arts Commission.
Initialed and dated lower left.
Framed in a hand-built vintage wood frame with distressed pastel pink finish.

Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Vintage wear.

Creator:
Artist: Martin Snipper

Materials & Techniques:
Linen, Oil Paint

Details:
Art Subjects: Interiors
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed

Condition

Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good
Vintage wear.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

43.5 x 31.25 x 2 in

Martin Snipper San Francisco Expressionist Interior, Oil on Canvas, 1949 1949

Lot 0157

Estimate $1,900-$3,550

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$950

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