Bidspirit auction | Birger Sandzen (Kansas, 1871-1954)

Birger Sandzen (Kansas, 1871-1954) - BIRGER SANDZEN (1871-1954) OIL ON ARTIST'S BOARD 1927. Birger Sandzen (Kansas, 1871-1954) Mary's Lake Estes Park, Colo 1927 The noteworthy example from Sandzen's most desirable 'Middle Period' is signed and dated lower right front; titled, dated and signed again verso in the artist's hand. Trained and talented artists use a variety of devices and methods of compositional construction to lead a viewer's eye into a scene or landscape. The most accomplished of these artists take the viewer's eye where they want it go, almost imperceptibly. Depicting passageways and openings in trees or gaps in rocky outcroppings, as seen in the present work, is the most difficult of these structural strategies. Skillfully leading the eye through a narrow passageway and across an alpine lake to an opening in distant mountain peaks, and doing so with pleasing results is a demonstration of the artist's skill. Through deft use of color and confident application of paint, Birger Sandzen has presented this complex scene with the ease and effectiveness that only a trained and talented artist could. The Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery archives confirm that this painting Mary's Lake, Estes Park, Colo. 1927 is recorded as painting #1154 in the artist's card catalogue. It was held in the collection of Jack Goldstein from at least 1998 until his passing. The work itself measures 20 x 24 inches with a framed size of 28 x 32. 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 The work itself measures 20 x 24 inches with a framed size of 28 x 32. Condition Very good original untouched condition. There are no issues of scratches, losses, repairs, loss to the impasto tips, in-painting or touch-up, as confirmed under UV light. Very light surface soiling overall. Provenance The estate of Manhattan, Kansas philanthropists Jack and Joann Goldstein.