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Molly E. Brubaker
An Artist and His Tools - Vintage Figurative Portrait

1977

$2,500
£1,891.42
€2,182.99
CA$3,491.80
A$3,882.22
CHF 2,032.11
MX$47,614.14
NOK 25,873.87
SEK 24,428
DKK 16,290.22
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An Artist and His Tools - Vintage Figurative Portrait Signed upper right Wonderful expressionist figurative of a painter at work - deeply focused on his subject - is captured by California artist Molly E. Brubaker (American, 1922-2000). Unframed. Image, 30"H x 24"W. Molly E. Brubaker was a Monterey artist (born Mary Elizabeth Moore). She was an avid artist and art collector. Member and exhibitor with Central Coast Art Association.
  • Creator:
    Molly E. Brubaker (1922 - 2000, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1977
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JT-S2357*1stDibs: LU54215207432

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