Curiosity Painting Portrait 1958 Christian Sandrin

Oil on canvas dated March 1958 signed lower right "C.Sandrin" for Cristian Sandrin (20th century). painter from Clermont Ferrand We also find a mention on the back of the work: - "Homage to the writer Ivar Lissner “Ivar Lissner was a German anthropologist and writer, known for his work on the peoples and cultures of the world. His works have often focused on cultural anthropology and archaeology. In addition to his work in cultural anthropology and archaeology, Ivar Lissner was also a prolific writer, publishing numerous books on a variety of subjects, including history, sociology, and ethnology. He was also an explorer and traveled to many parts of the world to study different cultures and civilizations. Sandrin exhibits regularly in Paris and his paintings are in Swiss and American collections; after the Menton biennial, he received the second prize for critics in Paris and, in 1964, the first grand prize for volcanoes. A renowned painter, he is perhaps above all a prodigious draftsman, worthy of the best. the work represents the sculpture portrait of a man. Good general condition, however note a lack of material at the bottom center. Work size 73/50cm. Sold without the frame