Lot 30: Armin Carl Hansen (1886-1957) The Helmsmen 13 1/8 x 14 13/16in overall: 18 3/4 x 20 1/2in US$ 20,000 - 30,000

Armin Carl Hansen (1886-1957)
The Helmsmen signed 'Armin Hansen ANA' (lower right), titled and inscribed 'BY / ARMIN HANSEN / MONTEREY / CAL' in the artist's hand (on the backing) oil on board13 1/8 x 14 13/16inoverall: 18 3/4 x 20 1/2in

ProvenanceProperty sold to benefit a California institution.While the date of the present work is unknown, it was painted between 1926 and 1947 when Hansen held an Associate distinction as a member of the National Academy of Design. Hansen became a full member of the NA in 1948.