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Rare Original Gerda Christoffersen Nude Pastels

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:40.00 USD Estimated At:60.00 - 80.00 USD
Rare Original Gerda Christoffersen Nude Pastels
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1962 Rare Original Gerda Christoffersen Nude Pastels, measure 18''W x 24'', #1 Nude Woman with blue flowers in hair signed in lower left corner Gerda C. and on back is a written message by artist to Sam which reads ''To Sam 1962 & behave yourself Gerda C'', #2 Nude Woman signed in lower left corner Gerda C and on back is a written message by artist to Sam which reads ''Sam No measuring now. 1962 Gerda'', Artist Bio: Gerda Gina Christoffersen, October 5, 1917 - July 14, 2012 Indian portrait artist, her pastel works called ''Papoose Style''. Born in Denmark, she emigrated to Canada with her family. In her teens, as a creative young artist, she originated interpretations of the papoose. She was already an acclaimed and professional artist when she came to New Mexico as a young woman and immersed herself in the history of the Southwest Indians. She devoted subsequent years to portraying both the pathos and pride of those people.