Bidspirit auction | Jonas Lie (1880-1940) American

Jonas Lie (1880-1940) American - Jonas Lie (1880-1940) oil on canvas board, signed lower right, measures 7.5 x 11.5 and 11 x 15 inches w/ frame. Artist became one of the best-known American landscape painters in his lifetime. (2) When he arrived in New York at the age of 13, he got an American education and art training. Although he took an active part in Norwegian-American activities, he was regarded as an American artist even though most American publications mention that he is Norwegian-born. His Norwegian background meant a lot to him. He visited the country of his birth several times and worked as a bridge builder between his native and adopted country. Like Ole Bull in the nineteenth century, he contributed to putting Norway on the map in America. 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.