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| Lot 557 557. E. Oscar Thalinger (American, b.1885), "New York Abstract", c.1945; oil/masonite, 24" x 32", signed, "E. O. Thalinger, F.I.A.L." verso, artist's label verso. Thalinger worked in New York and St. Louis. He painted in a bold modernist style, and his subjects were figurative landscapes, industry, and non-objective works. He exhibited extensively in the 1930s-40s, including shows at the St. Louis Art Museum, Group 15 and the 2x4 Society (St. Louis). Thalinger's abstract paintings were very dynamic, most likely influenced by the work of John Marin. 1500-2500 |
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558. William Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896-1977), "Still Life", c.1928; lithograph, pencil signed and dated, imperfections. Important Chicago modern painter and printmaker. 200-300
559. Margorie Organ (American, 1886-1931), "Promenade", c.1920; pen and ink wash drawing, 9" x 14", signed, matted, unframed. Organ was the wife of Robert Henri, and was known for satirical work. This image pictures a parade of prostitutes and several faceless men. 300-500 |
560. Samuel Woolf (American, 1880-1948), group of two etchings, "Man with a Cart", 5" x 7", and "Man at a Desk", 8" x 5". Important printmaker, known for historical subject matter. 200-300
561. Robert Henri (American, 1865-1929), "Drawing of a Man", c.1900; red crayon drawing/paper, 10" x 7", estate stamp, provenance. Important ashcan painter. The image depicts a bearded man dressed in a cap and cloak. 300-500 |
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Lot 562 562. Louis Schanker (American, 1903-1981), "Three Figures", c.1944; oil/canvas, 24" x 30", signed and dated. Important American modernist. Schanker was a member of the American Abstract Artists (NYC) and a member of the American Art Congress. He executed W.P.A. projects, and was the Director of the Graphic Arts Program in the early 1940s. He exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, National Academy of Design, and the Whitney Museum. He taught at the New School for Social Research, NYC. Related Literature: The Second Wave: American Abstraction of the 1930s and 1940s, Susan Strickler. This is an important image for the artist. Schanker used this composition again in his printmaking. 4000-6000 |
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