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Oct. 26, 2019
After BIRGER SANDZEN OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
After Birger Sandzen ( Kansas, Colorado, Sweden, 1871-1954) landscape with buildings, signed lower left. Framed. Stretcher measures approximately 22-1/4" in height by 28" in width. All sales are subject to Bremo Auctions Terms & Conditions. Please review before bidding.
Bremo Auctions
Aug. 06, 2019
Birger Sandzén (1871-1954) Pines by the Sea 14 x 16in
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Birger Sandzén (1871-1954) Pines by the Sea signed 'Birger Sandzén' (lower right), signed again, titled and inscribed 'Birger Sandzen / Lindsborg, Kansas / Skara / Sweden 1924' (on the stretcher) oil on canvas 14 x 16in Painted in 1924. Footnotes Provenance Robert L. Parson Fine Art, Taos, New Mexico. Private collection, Southern California.
Bonhams
Aug. 07, 2018
Birger Sandzén (1871-1954) Still life with apples and oranges 18 x 12in overall: 24 x 18 1/4in US$ 8,000 - 12,000
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Birger Sandzén (1871-1954) Still life with apples and oranges signed and dated 'Birger Sandzén 1913' (upper left)oil on canvas18 x 12inoverall: 24 x 18 1/4inPainted in 1913 Provenancewith David Cook Galleries, Denver, Colorado.
Bonhams
Apr. 24, 2018
Birger Sandzén (1871-1954) Mountain Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park 25
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
Birger Sandzén (1871-1954) Mountain Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park 25 x 30in overall: 35 x 40in
Bonhams
Apr. 24, 2018
Birger Sandzén (1871-1954) New Moon, McPherson County, Kansas 14 x 18in o
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
Birger Sandzén (1871-1954) New Moon, McPherson County, Kansas 14 x 18in overall: 21 x 25in
Bonhams
Apr. 24, 2018
Birger Sandzén (1871-1954) Field Patterns 29 x 36in
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Birger Sandzén (1871-1954) Field Patterns 29 x 36in
Bonhams
Nov. 20, 2017
Birger Sandzén (1871-1954) Aspens, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado 40 x 30in overall: 49 x 39 1/2in
Est: $120,000 - $160,000
Birger SandzÃ©n Aspens, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado signed 'Birger Sandzén' (lower right), titled, signed, inscribed and dated 'Birger Sandzén, Lindsborg, Kansas 1930' (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 40 x 30in overall: 49 x 39 1/2in Painted in 1930 Footnotes Provenance The artist. By descent to his wife, Alfrida Sandzén. Private collection, Kansas City, Missouri. Private collection, Southern California. Sandzén's distinctive work firmly ranks the artist among the finest of America's plein air painters. An associate member of the Taos Society of Artists, Sandzén was a Swedish-born artist famous for his vibrant landscape paintings of the American southwest. The son of a minister, Sandzén displayed an early artistic talent, which was encouraged and cultivated by his parents. His formal artistic training was completed in Europe, and in 1894 he immigrated to America, where he accepted a teaching position at Bethany College. For more than 52 years, Sandzén was a professor of art history, drawing, and painting in the small Kansas town of Lindsborg. He was a staunch advocate of the arts and worked within his community to organize art clubs, exhibitions, and lectures. Surprisingly, Sandzén's own painting was relegated to late night sessions until 1945, when he retired from teaching in order to devote himself to painting full time. Sandzén's early artistic style was heavily influenced by Tonalism and Scandinavian Romanticism, but once he began spending his summers in the American southwest, his palette exploded with color. He began visiting Taos in the summer of 1918 at the height of the artist colony. Four years later Sandzén was elected an associate member of the Taos Society of Artists. That same year, 1922, he exhibited with the group in New York, where he also had a one-man exhibition at the Babcock Gallery. In 1920, an art critic from the Washington Star offered the following commentary on Birger Sandzén's work: The colors used are rather vivid but they are superb and the work has the bigness of the country represented...Furthermore, the colors, while vivid, are perfectly attuned and their values are nicely related. The effects, while startling, are intensely significant and the illusion of light and atmosphere is admirably set forth. "The kind of simplification that one finds in these canvases is what the modernists have apparently sought but have, to the present time, secured only clumsily. It is the simplification of nature with a broad vision. It is founded on tradition and it has the basic qualities common with all great art...It is modern. It is contemporary. It is essentially American. It breathes the spirit of the West and it opens new vision. Here is a painter who is worth remembering and whose experimentation must be regarded with utmost respect (E. Lindquist, Birger Sandzén: An Illustrated Biography, Lawrence, Kansas, 1993, p. 81). With its thick, textural impasto and strong, colorful brushwork reminiscent of Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Cézanne, Aspens, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado embodies the spirit of the Post-Impressionists. Sandzen is not concerned with naturalistic renderings of light and color, instead his evocative use of color serves his own emotional and aesthetic purposes. Sandzen holds a solid footing in the history of the American response to Impressionistism, as a maverick, painting the Western landscapes of Colorado and Kansas with his unique use of fully loaded brushwork and pastel palette. He always kept one foot in the past, while maintaining a hold on the Modern.
Bonhams
Aug. 01, 2017
Birger Sandzén (1871-1954) Floral still life (Zinnias) 24 x 30in overall: 30 1/2 x 36 1/2in
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Birger Sandzén (1871-1954) Floral still life (Zinnias) signed 'Birger Sandzén' (lower left) oil on masonite 24 x 30in overall: 30 1/2 x 36 1/2in Footnotes Provenance The artist. By descent to his wife, Alfrida (née Leksell) Sandzén (1877-1961), Lindsborg, Kansas. By descent to daughter Margaret Elizabeth (née Sandzén) Greenough (1909-1994), Lindsborg, Kansas. Private collection, Southern California.
Bonhams
Apr. 11, 2017
Birger SandzÃ©n ( 1871-1954) Windswept trees beside a river 22 x 27in overall: 34 x 39in
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Windswept trees beside a river signed 'Birger Sandzén' (lower right) watercolor and graphite on paper 22 x 27in overall: 34 x 39in Footnotes Provenance With David Cook Galleries, Denver, Colorado. Private collection, Connecticut.
Bonhams
Apr. 11, 2017
Birger SandzÃ©n ( 1871-1954) Rocks and Pines, Boulder, Colorado 25 x 30in overall: 34 x 39in
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Rocks and Pines, Boulder, Colorado signed 'Birger Sandzén' (lower right), also signed, titled, dated and inscribed '1941/Birger Sandzén/Lindsborg, Kansas' (on the reverse) oil on board 25 x 30in overall: 34 x 39in Painted in 1941 Footnotes Provenance With David Cook Galleries, Denver, Colorado. Private collection, Connecticut.
Bonhams
Nov. 21, 2016
BIRGER SANDZÉN (1871-1954) Dry Creek signed and dated ‘Birger San
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
BIRGER SANDZÉN (1871-1954) Dry Creek signed and dated ‘Birger Sandzén 1913’ (lower right) oil on canvas 16 x 24in overall: 23 1/4 x 31 1/4in Painted in 1913
Bonhams
Nov. 05, 2016
Birger Sandzen (1871-1954) "Finnboda" Watercolor
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Artist: Birger Sandzen; Title: Finnboda (Stockholm); Medium: Watercolor on paper; Year or Era Produced: Circa 1900; Signature: Signed lower left; Sight Area Approximate Measurement: 10.875" x 8.5"; Frame Approximate Measurement: No frame; Approximate Weight: 18 grams; Note: Edge tears and one dog ear
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Apr. 12, 2016
BIRGER SANDZEN (American, 1871-1954) By the seashore 10 x 13 1/2in overall: 20 x 24in
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Birger Sandzen (American, 1871-1954) By the seashore signed 'Birger Sandzen' (lower left) and signed, titled and dated '1926' (on the backing paper) watercolor on paper 10 x 13 1/2in overall: 20 x 24in Painted in 1926 FOOTNOTES Provenance Private collection, Connecticut.
Bonhams
Apr. 12, 2016
BIRGER SANDZEN (American, 1871-1954) Panorama Wheat field 10 x 14in overall: 20 x 24in
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Birger Sandzen (American, 1871-1954) Panorama Wheat field signed 'Birger Sandzen' (lower right) and signed, titled and dated '1926' (on the backing paper) watercolor on paper 10 x 14in overall: 20 x 24in Painted in 1926 FOOTNOTES Provenance Private collection, Connecticut.
Bonhams
Apr. 12, 2016
BIRGER SANDZEN (American, 1871-1954) Mountain Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park 25 x 30in overall: 35 x 40in
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Birger Sandzen (American, 1871-1954) Mountain Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park signed 'Birger Sandzen' (lower right) and titled and dated '1944' (on the reverse) oil on panel 25 x 30in overall: 35 x 40in Painted in 1944 FOOTNOTES Provenance Private collection, Connecticut.
Bonhams
Jan. 01, 2016
Manner Of Birger Sandzen (1871-1954) Autumn Tree
Est: $400 - $600
Artist: In the manner of Birger Sven Sandzen (1871-1954); Title: Untitled; Medium: Oil on canvas; Era or Year Produced: Circa 20th century; Signature: On verso with name plate on the frame; Approximate Sight Area Measurement: 15.5" x 11.5"; Approximate Frame Measurement: 20.25" x 16.5" x 1.5"; Approximate Weight: 3 lbs; Frame: Framed without glass; Note: Craquelure throughout.
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Mar. 20, 2014
Birger Sandzén Signed Oil Painting, Rising Moon
Est: $300 - $500
Vintage oil painting on canvas, signed lower right, Birger Sandzen. Born in Sweden 1871; died 1954. Painter, specialized in landscapes. Etcher. Engraver. Lithographer. Teacher. Sandzén's style of painting is unusual in its thick and heavy application of impasto in bold and bright color combinations, interpreting the landscape of the western United States. He is known for very colorful renderings of mountain lakes with boulders, cypress and aspen trees and moonrises along waterways. Sight area measures approximately 15 x 21" and frame 20 x 26 x 2" and shipping weight is about 4.5 lbs. Evidence of old repairs to back side of canvas.
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Feb. 09, 2014
Birger Sandzen-(American, 1871-1954)-Sunshine Lake; A Kansas Landscape 2
Est: $1,000 - $1,200
Sunshine Lake; A Kansas Landscape (G. 59; 77), 1928; 1935 Linocuts on wove paper, each signed in pencil and titled, from the total editions in 3 and 4 states of 300 and 500, respectively, with full margins, framed. (2) 6 1/8 x 9in; 6 1/2 x 9in sheet 10 x 13in; 9 1/4 x 12in
Bonhams
Feb. 09, 2014
Birger Sandzen-(American, 1871-1954)-Rocky Promontory
Est: $800 - $1,200
Rocky Promontory (G. 101), 1924 Lithograph on laid paper, signed in pencil and titled, from the only edition of 100, with full margins, framed. 12 x 18in sheet 14 3/4 x 20 1/4in
Bonhams
Dec. 08, 2013
Birger Sandzen-(American, 1871-1954)-The Cathedral
Est: $300 - $500
The Cathedral , n.d. Lithograph on Arches laid paper, signed in pencil and titled, from edition of unknown size, with full margins, in good condition aside from a few soft handling creases, time staining, not framed. 22 x 16 3/4in sheet 25 3/8 x 19 1/2in
Bonhams
Nov. 21, 2011
Birger Sandzen (American, 1871-1954) Cedars by the sea, Carmel, California, 1951 11 1/4 x 15in
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Cedars by the sea, Carmel, California, 1951 signed 'Birger Sandzen' (lower right) and signed, titled , dated and inscribed 'Cedars by the Sea / (Carmel, Calif.) / Birger Sandzen / Lindsborg, Kansas / 1951' (on the reverse of the mat) watercolor and pencil on paper 11 1/4 x 15in overall: 20 1/2 x 26 1/2in
Bonhams
May. 03, 2011
Birger Sandzen (American, 1871-1954); Sunshine Creek;
Est: $1,000 - $1,200
Sunshine Creek, 1935 Linocut on wove paper, signed in pencil and titled, from the edition of 100, with full margins, in good condition, framed. 12 x 18in sheet 16 x 22in
Bonhams
Nov. 22, 2010
Birger Sandzen (American, 1871-1954) Vase with flowers, 1933 14 x 12in
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Vase with flowers, 1933 signed 'Birger Sandzen' (lower right) and signed, titled, dated and inscribed 'Vase with Flowers / Birger Sandzen / Lindsborg, Kans. / 1933' (on the reverse) oil on masonite 14 x 12in overall: 18 x 16 1/4in
Bonhams
Nov. 22, 2010
Birger Sandzen (American, 1871-1954) Pond with willows, 1929 9 1/2 x 12in
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Pond with willows, 1929 signed 'Birger Sandzen' (lower left) and signed, titled, dated and inscribed 'Pond with Willows / Birger Sandzen / Lindsborg, Kans. / 1929' (on the reverse) oil on masonite 9 1/2 x 12in overall: 15 x 17 1/2in
Bonhams
Nov. 22, 2010
Birger Sandzen (American, 1871-1954) Tulips, 1938 24 x 20in
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Tulips, 1938 signed 'Birger Sandzen' (lower left) and signed, titled, dated and inscribed 'Tulips / Birger Sandzen / Lindsborg, Kansas / 1938' (on the reverse) oil on board 24 x 20in overall: 28 3/4 x 25in
Bonhams
Jul. 18, 2010
Birger Sandzen (American, 1871-1954) Mountain view sight: 10 1/2 x 14 1/2in
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Mountain view signed 'Birger Sandzen' (lower left) watercolor and pencil on paper sight: 10 1/2 x 14 1/2in
Bonhams
May. 18, 2009
Birger Sandzen (American, 1871-1954); Aspens by the Lake; Cedar and Sentinel Rock; (2)
Est: -
Aspens by the Lake; Cedar and Sentinel Rock, c. 1931; n.d. Lithographs on wove paper, each signed in pencil and titled, with full margins, each framed. (2) 6 3/8 x 5in; 10 x 14in sheet 9 x 7 1/2in; 12 1/2 x 19 1/8in
Bonhams
May. 18, 2009
Birger Sandzen (American, 1871-1954); Hills and Cottonwood Trees;
Est: $500 - $700
Hills and Cottonwood Trees, Woodcut on wove paper, signed in pencil and titled, with margins, framed. 6 1/8 x 8in sheet 9 x 12in
Bonhams
May. 17, 2009
Birger Sandzen (American, 1871-1954); Aspens by the Lake; Cedar and Sentinel Rock; (2)
Est: $500 - $700
Aspens by the Lake; Cedar and Sentinel Rock, c. 1931; n.d. Lithographs on wove paper, each signed in pencil and titled, with full margins, each framed. (2) 6 3/8 x 5in; 10 x 14in sheet 9 x 7 1/2in; 12 1/2 x 19 1/8in
Bonhams
May. 17, 2009
Birger Sandzen (American, 1871-1954); Hills and Cottonwood Trees;
Est: $500 - $700
Hills and Cottonwood Trees, Woodcut on wove paper, signed in pencil and titled, with margins, framed. 6 1/8 x 8in sheet 9 x 12in
Bonhams
Jan. 11, 2009
Birger Sandzen (American, 1871-1954); Poplars at Moonrise;
Est: $500 - $700
Poplars at Moonrise, Woodcut on wove paper, signed in pencil and titled, with margins, framed. 11 7/8 x 8 7/8in sheet 16 x 12 7/8in
Bonhams
Oct. 26, 2008
Birger Sandzen (American, 1871-1954); Stream with Willows;
Est: $800 - $1,200
Stream with Willows, Woodcut on laid paper, signed in pencil and titled, with margins, not framed. 7 3/4 x 12 5/8in sheet 10 x 13 3/4in
Bonhams
Jun. 08, 2004
Birger Sandzen, "Mountain Landscape", pastel on paper
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Birger Sandzen 1871-1954 Snow on the River Bank with Tree covered Slopes signed with initials and dated l/l: B.S. 44 pastel on paper 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches ( 31.8 x 24.1 cm ) Provenance: Property from a Swedish Collection Exhibition: Swedish Artists from America, Orebro Castle, Orebro, Sweden, June 15 - August 19, 2001 (from a label attached to the reverse).
Bonhams
Jun. 08, 2004
Birger Sandzen, "Trees Along a Stream", oil on canvas
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Birger Sandzen 1871-1954 Trees Along a Quiet Stream, 1899 signed and dated l/l: B. Sandzen 1899 oil on canvas laid down 13 x 8 1/2 inches ( 33.0 x 21.6 cm ) Provenance: Property from a Swedish Collection Exhibition: Swedish Artists from America, Orebro Castle, Orebro, Sweden, June 15 - August 19, 2001 (from a label attached to the reverse).
Bonhams
Jun. 08, 2004
Birger Sandzen River Scene with Boat Oil
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Birger Sandzen 1871-1954 A Moored Boat on a River at Sunset, Stockholm, 1891 signed, inscribed and dated l/r: Birger Sandzen. Stockholm 1891. and inscribed on the reverse: Motio fran Malaren, ta get fram Kungsholmen Birger Sandzen Stockholm april 1891 oil on canvas 22 1/2 x 32 inches ( 57.2 x 81.3 cm ) Provenance: Property from a Swedish Collection Exhibition: Swedish Artists from America, Orebro Castle, Orebro, Sweden, June 15 - August 19, 2001 (from a label attached to the reverse).
Bonhams
Jun. 08, 2004
Sandzen Still Life Oil Painting
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Birger Sandzen 1871-1954 Fruit in an Indian Bowl, 1924 signed u/r: Birger Sandzen oil on canvas 18 x 24 inches ( 45.7 x 61.0 cm )
Bonhams
Jun. 11, 2003
Sandzen Hills Kansas Landscape Oil
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
Signed l/r: {Birger Sandzen} and inscribed on the reverse: { Among the Hills Birger Sandzen Lindsborg, Kansas 1938} 22 x 27 3/4 inches ( 55.9 x 70.5 cm )
Bonhams

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