12: BIRGER SANDZEN (1871-1954) WATERCOLOR ON PAPER

Birger Sandzén (1871 - 1954)
Wild Horse Creek (Graham County, Kansas) (Circa 1940)
The watercolor on paper signed lower right was a gift to Hoisington High School in west-central Kansas from Mr. Sandzen around 1944, according to an article in The Cardinal, Hoisington's school paper.
Sight size measures 11 x 14 with a framed size of 22 x 24.75 inches.
Very good to fine condition, the full untrimmed sheet, not laid down, no damage or repair, framed to archival standards in acid free mounts.
Provenance: Deaccessioned for the Hoisington High School collection in 2010 and acquired by the current owner at that time. 
$4,000 - $6,000