Bidspirit auction | ATTR TO NAHUM TSCHACBASOV OIL

ATTR TO NAHUM TSCHACBASOV OIL PAINTING CLOWN PORTRAIT - Attributed to Nahum Tschacbasov, also known as Nahum Lichter (American, 1899–1984). Oil painting on canvasboard. Portrait of a clown. Expressive brushwork, simplified modeling, vibrant color palette. Unsigned. Undated. Framed. Nahum Tschacbasov was born in Baku into a Georgian Jewish family which emigrated to the U.S. in 1905. In the 1930s, Tschacbasov moved to France to study painting with Adolph Gottlieb, Marcel Gromaire, and Fernand Leger. Upon his return to New York, he became a member of The Ten, a group of expressionist artists. Keywords: Collectibles, Figurative Painting, Portraiture, Fine Art, Clown, Circus. Dimensions Frame: 20 x 24 in. Image: 12 x 16 in. Condition Overall good condition, consistent with age. The surface shows light wear. No damage, or restorations observed. Please refer to the photos. Sold as is..