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

Birger Sandzen (Kansas, 1871-1954) - BIRGER SANDZEN (1871-1954) OIL ON ARTIST'S BOARD. Birger Sandzen (Kansas, 1871-1954) Wild Horse Creek Circa 1945 The composition of notable size and format is signed lower right front and titled verso in a later hand. Wild Horse Creek flows through Graham County, Kansas, and the farm of Birger Sandzen's in-laws, Eric and Charlotte Leksell. This property served as the setting for numerous sketches that informed many of Sandzen's most recognized Kansas paintings. The size, the elevated perspective, and the palette of this work, especially the blues and purples, set it apart from other views made at this time and place. The Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery archives confirm that Wild Horse Creek is recorded as painting #2394 in the artist's card catalogue. The work itself measures 22 x 28 inches with a framed size of 32 x 38. 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 22 x 28 inches with a framed size of 32 x 38. 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.