Description: *** Bradley Fine Art *** Gallery Art at Wholesale Prices Over 30 Years of Fine Art Experience All Artwork Guaranteed Authentic ******************************************* Josef Presser (1907-1967)Original Mixed Media on Paper31" x 27" "Sad Clown" Overview: NEW COLLECTION! This is a stunning Original Mixed Media Painting on Paper by Listed New York Artist, Josef Presser (1907-1967). Presser's works have been exhibited at the Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, The Art Institute of Chicago, The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. His work is in many museum collections, both here and abroad, including the Uffizi, Florence, The Whitney Museum of American Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia. This depiction of a man and a sad clown is a very fine example of his work. The deep colors and nice textural elements show off Presser's talent for working across mediums. This work was originally purchased and framed in the 1950s and we have not examined it outside the frame. It appears to be a mix of gouache, charcoal, and oil on paper. It has been matted and framed under glass. Signed in the upper right. A must-have for the Presser collector.Provenance and Certification: Only one known owner who purchased the painting around 1950. Certificate of Authenticity with provenance included.Condition: Good overall condition. Some areas of chipping visible upon close inspection. Some crazing. Wave to the paper from heavy paint. Vintage frame and mat have wear and age as expected, but no damageMeasurements: Sight Size of painting is approx 19.5"x15.5" and it is approx 31"x27" framed. About the Artist: Josef Presser was born in Lublin, Poland. He studied at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts School, in Europe, and with Bryant Baker, Henry Hunt Clark, Philip Hale, and William James. He was a member of the Philadelphia Watercolor Club and the New Haven Paint and Clay Club and exhibited at the Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, The Art Institute of Chicago, The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. His work is in many museum collections, both here and abroad, including the Uffizi, Florence, The Whitney Museum of American Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia.Source: Frank S. Schwarz and Son, Philadelphia Bradley Fine Art Gallery and Our Policies: o Who we are: Bradley Fine Art Gallery was a San Diego fixture for over 20 years. We buy high quality art from artists, dealers, estates, and esteemed collectors, and curate the best pieces. We recently moved our business 100% online and sell across multiple platforms. You can read more about us on our website - Bradleyfineartgallery dot com. We sell our higher end and/or large-scale items on Chairish dot com. o Trusted Sellers: We have partnered with eBay to give you free shipping, free returns, a Money-Back Guarantee, and high-quality customer service. o Large-Size Paintings: We cannot offer shipping or returns on large paintings that require FREIGHT to ship because they are not eligible for eBay's free return program. If you purchase an oversized painting or sculpture through eBay, we only offer Local Pickup. However, if you require shipping, we are happy to help you find an appropriate freight shipping company to pick up, pack, and deliver for you. We offer full shipping services through Chairish dot com
Price: 1170 USD
Location: Erie, Colorado
End Time: 2025-01-16T21:28:03.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Artist: Josef Presser
Signed By: Josef Presser
Size: Medium (up to 36 in wide)
Signed: Yes
Material: Paper
Item Length: 3 in
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Region of Origin: US
Framing: Matted & Framed
Subject: Figures, Men
Type: Painting
Year of Production: 1950
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
COA Issued By: Bradley Fine Art
Item Height: 31 in
Style: Abstract, Expressionism
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Production Technique: Gouache Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 27 in
Time Period Produced: 1950-1959