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Hernst Stolz
Guess Who is Who's Clothing

1945

$500
£380.92
€439.22
CA$699.74
A$781.84
CHF 408.99
MX$9,587.90
NOK 5,226.12
SEK 4,955.75
DKK 3,278.14
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This artwork " Guess Who is Who's Clothing" 1945 is a watercolor, ink and pastel on thin paper by noted California (German/American) artist Ernst Stolz, 1901-1989. It is signed, dated and titled at the lower right corner by the artist. The artwork size is 11 x 8.5 inches, framed size is 16.75 x 12.75 inches. Custom framed in a wood frame, with off white matting. The artwork is in good condition, it has several creases, The frame is in very good condition, it has some very minor scratches. The low asking price has been set according to the condition. About the artist: Born in Augsburg, Germany Nov. 17, 1901. Stolz was raised in Munich and studied at the university there before immigrating to the U.S. in 1927. He lived in Michigan until 1930 when he settled in Berkeley, CA. After studying at the CCAC, he began painting in 1934. During the Depression he worked on various art projects for the WPA and as a draftsman for the Bechtel Corporation from 1950 until retirement in 1971. Stolz continued to paint until his demise in Berkeley on Dec. 9, 1989. Working in oil, watercolor, and acrylic, he painted in a style akin to the German Impressionist School. Exh: San Francisco Art Association, 1937; GGIE, 1939; St Mary's College (Moraga), 1970s (solo). The work of Ernst Stolz is held in numerous private collections in California and the U.S. as well as the Smithsonian Museum of Art in Washington DC.
  • Creator:
    Hernst Stolz (1901 - 1989, German)
  • Creation Year:
    1945
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Width: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: stolz/who/011stDibs: LU66638854172

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