Johann Berthelsen (American, 1883-1972) The Little Church Around the Corner

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Johann Berthelsen (American, 1883-1972)

The Little Church Around the Corner
Signed "Johann Berthelsen" l.r.
Oil on canvasboard, 16 x 12 in. (40.6 x 30.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Surface grime.

N.B. The Little Church Around the Corner is located at 29th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue in New York City. This view of the church in snow was likely painted by Berthelsen in the late 1930s, or perhaps the early 1940s.

We wish to thank Lee Berthelsen, son of the artist, for his help in cataloging this lot.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Label from Grand Central Artists' Materials Inc., New York City, on the reverse.

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