Lot 065 — Cubist Face, Wooden Frame
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Lot 065 — Cubist Face, Wooden Frame

Cubist face painting by Elmer Sanders, oil on canvas, in a rustic wood frame.

Artist
Elmer Sanders.
Dimensions
approx. 10 × 12 in overall
Materials
Oil on canvas in a rustic wood frame
From the Captain's Log

This painting is by Elmer Sanders. Quite a character, Sanders. He became an artist during his time in prison, where he was serving a sentence for murder. I've got several of his pieces, and each one has its own story. Honestly, I'm only selling because I'm out of wall space.

— The Captain, Whaleworx

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SKU: WW-065 Category:

Description

A small oil painting depicting a cubist face, fragmented into planes of red, black, cream, and lime, with a blue scarf below. The piece is signed by Elmer Sanders in the lower left corner. It sits in a plain wooden frame, offering a rustic touch.

The artist, Elmer Sanders, developed his craft during his incarceration in Chicago, adding a layer of intrigue to this already compelling piece. A face with several opinions, like any table at a South Side tavern.

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