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H. Wilson Smith
H. Wilson Smith Early California Abstract Painting. "Expansion-Contradiction"

Circa 1940's - 1950's

$3,000
£2,240.53
€2,599.80
CA$4,155.02
A$4,657.75
CHF 2,428.91
MX$57,092.59
NOK 30,778.35
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DKK 19,397.88
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H. Wilson Smith (1901-1981) California Artist $3000 Oil on masonite in the original frame. Painting measures 26 3/4"h x 20 1/2"w. Frame: 27 3/8"h x 21 1/8"w. Titled on the verso “Expansion-Contradiction” Signed lower left “H. Wilson Smith” In great condition. Created circa 1940's - 1950's. Smith was a very competent artist and had a great sense of design incorporating a nude within this Vasarely inspired painting. It has a clever title. We can't find the elevator or the nude. H. Wilson Smith was born in Nebraska in 1901. He lived in Richmond, CA in 1932 and Los Angeles 1937-1938. He died in San Diego in 1981. He was known to have exhibited at the Oakland Art Gallery in 1932.
  • Creator:
    H. Wilson Smith (1901 - 1981, American)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1940's - 1950's
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.38 in (69.55 cm)Width: 21.13 in (53.68 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Phoenix, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2749215244142

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