Bidspirit auction | Alexander Breede (20th century) American

Alexander Breede (20th century) American - Alexander Breede (20th century) Oil on canvas, signed lower left, measures 20 x 16 and 23 x 18 inches w/ frame. Alex Breede was born in 1892 and died in 1972. Born in Latvia, Breede was a mariner and sailor prior to World War I, eventually serving on several U.S. transport ships during the War allowing him to become a U.S. citizen. Following the war, Breede came to New York where he studied with Guy Pene Dubois and Warren Shephard, living and exhibiting in New York until the 1930s. Condition: The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact the auction house before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.