#53 • Georgean H. Swartz: Signed Bowl of Apples Linocut in Brown

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High bid $85.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

Early 1970s framed, hand-colored linocut of an abstract bowl of apples in black and brown on rice paper, published and signed by the artist, Georgean Hellman Swartz (b. 1943) of Edina, Minnesota, who originally intended 250 prints In several colors but made only about 10. After studying art at the University of Minnesota, Swartz made, collected and dealt in art, designer clothing, artistic jewelry and interior design for several decades, mixing with many great artists of our time. Her fruit series reflects a lifelong fascination with bold contrasts on black. This measures 31" W x 27" H x 1.5" D, with a 24.25" W x 20.25" H image area. Quarter-sized light yellow stain to the left, and some spotting on matting as shown. Gold tone plastic frame (rubbed and scratched in spots) with glass, no dust cover.