Bidspirit auction | William Saltzman ”Metal Foil Collage”

William Saltzman ”Metal Foil Collage” Painting - William Saltzman (American, 1916-2006). Oil on board painting titled ”Metal Foil Collage, ” 1967. Signed and dated along the lower right; titled along the verso. Lot Essay: William Saltzman was an influential Minnesotan abstract artist, who lived and worked in Minneapolis for much of his life. He was a longtime professor in the art department at Macalester College in St. Paul. His artistic subject matter ranged from landscapes and figures to abstractions, in oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, sculptures, and mixed media. Saltzman's sculpture and stained-glass work in public spaces are well known and his work is enjoyed by owners in many private collections internationally. Throughout his life, Saltzman was fascinated by the interplay of light, color, shape and texture. His work exemplifies his exploration and mastery of these elements. Unframed; height: 32 in x width: 48 in. Framed; height: 33 in x width: 49 in x depth: 1 3/4 in. Condition: The colors are bold and bright. There is some dust collected along the surface of the work. There are a few light scratches/scuffs along the upper half of the painting, particularily in the red field of the upper center. Light wear to the frame.