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50s 1954 Signed MODERNIST Abstract OIL Mixed PAINTING MICHAEL DORMER we have an Early piece from the modernist artist MICHAEL DORMER. Dated 1954 and painted on board. Measures 28 inches by 8 inches. The left side of the metal frame is missing. Hopefully it will be found soon but unless posted consider it lost. Michael Dormer (born 1935 in Hollywood, California, U.S.) is an American artist, cartoonist, writer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and creator of famed cartoon personalities Hot Curl and 1960âe(tm)s TV star Shrimpenstein. A childhood protÃ©gÃ© of artist Louis Geddes, Dormer won national recognition at age twelve by taking first prize in a National Fire Prevention poster contest. At 18, Dormer was working as a freelance illustrator and cartoonist for local and national periodicals and creating experimental works of art. A Minor Revolution, 1957, oil on masonite In 1957 Dormer established a painting studio in La Jolla and moonlighted as a part-time night club comic and jazz poet at the Pour House, a cabaret in Bird Rock. He also published an art and poetry magazine, titled Scavenger. Thanks for looking! INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS Please note PLEASE CONTACT BEFORE BIDDING as rates can be high as well as tariffs in your country. We DO NOT alter Customs forms. We welcome your bids but please be aware of conditions and expenses of bidding. PLEASE BE SURE AND SEE SELLERS LIST FOR MORE GREAT DESIGN from DANISH MODERN To MID 20th CENTURY ART. We are located in Albuquerque, New Mexico USA. %3E%3Cp%3E%3E%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%0A%3C/p%3E%3Chr%20style=" color:=" rgb(158,=" 158,=" 158);=" size="8" width="100%"> Please see sellers auctions for more great Danish and Mid Century Modern Modernist Decorative arts. DETAILS All NON PAYING bidders will be reported to eBay through Non Paying Bidder Alert , 3 and your out. If t is a problem please contact us communication is best . Please note we sell vintage pieces and as the nature of vintage t can be usual wear and patina or age. If you are looking for something without character please buy new. It is not to say the condition is not great but we have have some "newbies to modern" disappointed in light wear and age. We do our best to point out any issues and make every effort to show you the piece from any angle. Please remember these are vintage pieces. Payment/shipping expenses to be paid within 7 days of auction end with PayPal M/O or Check with hold period (7-10days). We generally use USPS on smalls/International and FEDEX GROUND / DHL on large items that can be shipped . PAYPAL ITEMS must have tracking. Items are shipped every FRIDAY & sometimes MONDAY WE ARE GENERALLY SLOW SHIPPERS as we are a one man show in the shipping department . SHIPPING may take WEEKS after auction ends (regardless of payment method, Paypal included) unless previous arrangements have been made. B y finding recycled material / used boxes this helps us keep shipping costs low and helps us all ecologically in our super waste society. If any of this is unacceptable or you need your item sooner we can drop it off at a UPS Store or comparable pack & ship. Please let us know so we can estimate that option for you. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS we cannot alter customs forms. **It should be noted that insurance with most "blanket wrapped" truck usually is for repairs and not replacement cost unless less piece is not repairable. If you a buying any electric item (lamps etc) Please have professionally checked out before using. Wiring can break down over time and vintage items are older. Thanks for taking the time to look at our auction. read more

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