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Yrjö Edelmann

(Sweden, 1941-2016)
Estimate
40 000 - 50 000 SEK
3 900 - 4 870 EUR
4 530 - 5 660 USD
Hammer price
42 000 SEK
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Finland: Kuvasto

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Yrjö Edelmann
(Sweden, 1941-2016)

"Two cubes with paper objects"

Signed Y. Edelmann and dated 2003. Canvas 35 x 72 cm.

Saleroom notice

Correct measurements: 35 x 72 cm.

Designer

Yrjö Edelmann is a finnish/swedish visual artist born in Helsinki. Eedelmann studied at the Arts Academy in Stockholm. Early in his career, the artist was an illustrator for comicbooks and book covers. Ever since his artistic debut in his 30s, Eedelmann has worked with oil and graphics. Edelmann has, amoung other places, exhibited in New York, Tokyo, and Paris. His painting are illusionistic with a light colour scheme influenced by American photorealism. He is known for his very distinctive trompe-l'œil motifs, where his superrealistic motifs with crumbled paper, envelopes, and tissues have gained international acclaim. He made his debut in 1973.

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