Bidspirit auction | Carl Von Hanno (1901 -

Carl Von Hanno (1901 - 1953) Norway/France - Carl Von Hanno (1901 - 1953) Oil on board, signed lower right, measures ( 18 x 15 inches) and (20 x 18) icnhes w/ frame. Carl von Hanno is today mostly known for having painted the image Unemployed (1933-34), which has stood as a symbol of contemporary art in the middle of the war. While creating a gloomy picture of social inequalities, von Hanno points out with an aesthetically beautiful workmanship; The combination of cubism and fashion artist makes him unique in Norwegian art history. Von Hanno grew up in a bourgeois family with versatile art interests and was already registered as a 13-year-old at the Norwegian School of Crafts and Art Industry School (SHKS) evening school. In the fall of 1918 he was attacked by the Spanish sickness and spent one year at Rikshospitalet. Shortly thereafter, he was hit by the tram and set back for the rest of his life. 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.