#75 • Clara Mairs - Framed & Signed Print of 1953 Self-Portrait

Part of Eclectic Treasures: A Diverse Collection of Vintage, Antique, and High-End Items (timed auction by Lux Auctions)

High bid $28.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

This beautifully framed print is a 1953 self-portrait by Minnesota artist, Clara Mairs. Born in Hastings, MN in 1878, she attended Mt. Vernon Junior College, Washington D.C. and the St. Paul School of Art. She was instrumental in founding the Art League of St. Paul. She trained further in Paris and went on to explore printmaking and tapestry design. She died in 1963.  In this self-portrait she is holding a small canvas and a paintbrush. Dressed in a blue and white striped dress, her head is tilted to the side as her eyes reach out to the viewer. The print measures: 5.5" x 8.5" and is signed in the lower corner. The print has an ecru mat and a braid design wood frame. It measures: 9.5" x 12.5".  It was framed by: The Artery, Minneapolis. Please view all photos for more details.