Bidspirit auction | Albert Pels (1910-1998)

Albert Pels (1910-1998) - ALBERT PELS (1910-1998) OIL ON CANVAS 'THE PICNIC'. Albert Pels (1910-1998) The Picnic Circa 1940 The large American genre scene oil on canvas is signed lower right in red pigment. Albert Pels was an American Social Realist mural painter and WPA artist from Ohio who painted murals for schools, post offices and other public buildings. He attended the Cincinnati Art Academy and the Art Students league of New York where he also was a teacher. Canvas measures 22 x 36 with a framed size of 26 x 40 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Canvas measures 22 x 36 with a framed size of 26 x 40 inches. Condition Very good condition, noting a very small bit of lost paint upper left quadrant. There are no other issues of major scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up. Provenance A private Kansas collection.