Bidspirit auction | Alexander Canedo (1902-1978)

Alexander Canedo (1902-1978) - ALEXANDER CANEDO (1902-1978) OIL ON ARTIST'S BOARD. Alexander Canedo (1902-1978) Untitled Third quarter of the 20th century. The portrait with background star points and symbolic motifs is signed lower left. Alexander Canedo was a Mexican American painter and illustrator associated with the surrealism and magic realism art movements of the mid-20th century. As an illustrator he created covers for pulp magazines like Astounding Science Fiction throughout the 1940s. As an artist, he is best known for his figurative, surrealist-imagery that blends dreamlike symbolism with meticulous realism. Board measures 20 x 19.75 with a framed size of 24.25 x 24.25 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Board measures 20 x 19.75 with a framed size of 24.25 x 24.25 inches. Condition Very good original untouched condition. There are no issues of major scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up. Provenance Acquired directly from the artist during his lifetime.