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Arthur Kraft (1922-1977) EARLY MIXED MEDIA WITH VERSE

Sold for $2,200 at Soulis Auctions on Nov 8, 2025.

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Arthur M. Kraft (Missouri, 1922-1977) Farewell - My Lovely Early 1940s. The allegory of Adam and Eve, with added symbolism that only Arthur Kraft could conjure, is signed lower right front. All indications are that works from before around 1948 are signed Art Kraft, as seen here, and works after 1948 are simply signed Kraft or, later, A Kraft. A poem written on the painting medium, visible through a window in the backing board, reads: ''Farewell - My Lovely,' May this remind you, when blackness has obscured truth, that whatever elements destroy me, you are forever a part of my spirit. It is your mission to carry truth within yourself so that it will not perish from this earth. From Arthur' Sight size measures 6.75 x 9.5 with a framed size of 16.75 x 18.75 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.

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