Raymer Society Consignment Art Auction
Lot 83:
This two sided acrylic on board painting by artist Don Weddle, is titled on one side ""Woman in Blue" and "Model Resting"" on the other and is dated 1992. In good condition, the images measures 28" x 24" and is signed by the artist in the lower right. Winning bids are packaged and shipped by UPS. Shipping estimates are available upon request. Maurice Donald Weddle was born in Miami, Florida in1923, but spent the majority of his youth in Lindsborg, Kansas benefiting from the art and music culture that was flourishing in Lindsborg at that time.
After-school and summers often found him with friends moving about the town, visiting various craftsmen, from the famed artist from Sweden, Birger Sandzen, to the woodcarver Anton Pearson. That Lindsborg provided a fertile soil for budding artists and musicians was not lost on Donald. With notable teachers and artisans like Sandzen, painter Oscar Gunnerson, woodcarver Anton Person, cabinetmaker John Altenborg, pianist Oscar Torsen, Dr. Hagbard Brase, and artist Lester Raymer. Donald subtly and yet intentionally became drawn to this world of artist’s and creativity.
Condition: good, Resting Model side has masking tape residue in upper right by arm
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