Framed Still Life Painting by Avrum Rubinstein Circa 1961

Description

Avrum Rubenstein (1918-1995) was a self taught San Francisco North Beach Beat artist with a BA in mathematics from UC Berkeley. He also owned the "Scene Gallery" gallery during the 1950s on Grant Street in North Beach San Francisco. This piece is entitled Still Life and is signed and dated front and back.

Rubinstein also was a frequent participant in the San Francisco Art Association's Annual Painting and Sculpture Exhibitions which began in 1881.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint

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

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

13 x 11 x 1.75 in

Framed Still Life Painting by Avrum Rubinstein Circa 1961

Lot 0924

Estimate $750-$1,800

Starting Bid

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$360

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