05-18-200705-19-2007
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2366Boston
May 18, 2007 04:00 PMCalender
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Alfred Olschewski (Prussian/American, 1921-2001) Crowd

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$1,645$1,400
Auction: Sale #2366 - 2366Location: BostonDate / Time: May 18, 2007 4:00PM

Description:

Alfred Olschewski (Prussian/American, 1921-2001)

Crowd
Signed "OLSCHEWSKI" l.c.
Mixed media with collage on canvas, 36 x 72 in. (91.4 x 182.8 cm),framed.
Condition: Subtle surface grime.
N.B. Alfred Olschewski, born in East Prussia (now part of Russia),and lived in Germany and Brazil before settling in Massachusetts in 1961. Olschewski experimented with a variety of media, but is best known for his multimedia collages and pen and ink drawings. His work has been exhibited at the DeCordova Museum, the Fitchburg Art Museum, and the Boston Copley Society. Additionally, he has worked as an illustrator, textile designer, and teacher.
Estimate $800-1,200

Keywords

Alfred Olschewski, Mixed media, Brazil, Germany, Massachusetts, N.B. Alfred Olschewski, East Prussia, Boston Copley Society, DeCordova Museum, Fitchburg Art Museum, illustrator , textile designer, and teacher