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Fri, Apr 5, 2024 02:00PM EDT - Thu, Apr 11, 2024 08:00PM EDT
Lot 113

John Shayn: Joseph Makes Himself Known to His Brothers

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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John Shayn (1901-1977 American): Joseph Makes Himself Known to His Brothers. Casein on board, signed lower right and verso. Verso labeled with title, framed.

John Shayn was a Russian born artist who immigrated to the New England area in 1909. He studied at Boston University, and the Art Students League in New York. His surrealistic paintings primarily draw from Judaica imagery.

29.5 x 21 inches framed; 22.5 x 14.25 inches board.

Private collection New England, USA, 2020; Private collection Boston, USA.

Condition

Good aged condition, very small areas of paint loss.

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