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Sat, Jul 9, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 589

Exhibited 1969 Anders Knutsson Oil Abstract Painting, He Died For Mankind

Estimate: $800 - $1,000

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An early exhibited Anders Knutsson (Sweden/New York, b. 1937) abstract oil on canvasboard painting titled "He Died For Mankind" depicting Mary holding her son, the crucified Christ, in her arms. Christ's outstretched arms divide a white and gray sky from a multicolor abstract ground. Signed and dated "69" with an exhibition label en verso for 1969 The Cincinnati Biennial held at the Cincinnati Art Museum. Painting is titled and additionally signed on the label. Housed in a carved and whitewashed wood frame. Sight: 23 3/4" H x 29 3/4" W. Framed: 27 3/4" H x 33 3/4" W.

Private Cincinnati, Ohio estate.

Condition

Overall very good condition. One possible blemish to canvasboard, upper right margin. Frame with very minor scattered wear.