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Sculptor, Painter, b. 1886 - d. 1979

Peter Krasnow (20 August 1886 – 30 October 1979), born Feivish Reisberg, was a modernist and colorist artist known for his abstract wood sculptures and architectonic hard-edge paintings and drawings which were often based on Hebrew calligraphy and other subjects related to his Jewish heritage. Krasnow lived in Los Angeles for most of his life.

Born in 1886 in Novohrad-Volynskyi, Ukraine, he was an apprentice to his father, who was an interior decorator. Krasnow emigrated to the United States in 1907 and graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1916.[2]

Career: Krasnow first exhibited in the 1920s.[2] He settled in the Atwater Village neighborhood of Los Angeles in 1922, purchasing the land where he built his home and studio from Edward Weston, who was his friend and a fellow member of the early Los Angeles avant-garde.[3][4] Krasnow lived there for over 50 years.[3] His work was included in the exhibit that launched MOCA. He received a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship in 1977.

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      • PETER KRASNOW (1886-1979) - Betrothal
        Nov. 19, 2024

        PETER KRASNOW (1886-1979) - Betrothal

        Est: $500 - $700

        PETER KRASNOW (1886-1979) Betrothal Image: 16 x 10 7⁄8 in. (406 x 276 mm.) Sheet: 17 ¼ x 12 in. (438 x 305 mm.)

        Christie's
      • Peter Krasnow, Floating Forms (K-16)
        Feb. 21, 2024

        Peter Krasnow, Floating Forms (K-16)

        Est: $1,500 - $2,000

        Peter Krasnow Floating Forms (K-16) 1967 oil on board in artist's frame 41.5 h x 31.5 w in (105 x 80 cm) Signed to lower right 'Krasnow'. Titled and dated to verso 'Floating Forms - Dec 10 1967 K-16 1967'. Provenance: Private Collection, Atherton, CA | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

        Los Angeles Modern Auctions
      • Peter Krasnow, K-10
        Feb. 21, 2024

        Peter Krasnow, K-10

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        Peter Krasnow K-10 1963 oil on board in artist's frame 37.75 h x 19.75 w in (96 x 50 cm) Signed to lower left 'Krasnow'. Signed, titled and dated to verso 'K-10 Krasnow 1963'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

        Los Angeles Modern Auctions
      • Peter Krasnow, Three Learned Men
        Nov. 16, 2022

        Peter Krasnow, Three Learned Men

        Est: $300 - $500

        Peter Krasnow Three Learned Men c. 1930 monoprint 27.5 h × 22 w in (70 × 56 cm) Signed twice to lower right 'Krasnow PK'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

        Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
      • Peter Krasnow, Untitled
        Jun. 15, 2022

        Peter Krasnow, Untitled

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        Peter Krasnow Untitled 1954 oil on board 14 h × 10 w in (36 × 25 cm) Signed to lower right 'K'. Signed and dated to verso 'Krasnow 1954'. This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.

        Rago Arts and Auction Center
      • Peter Krasnow, Untitled
        May. 24, 2022

        Peter Krasnow, Untitled

        Est: $5,000 - $7,000

        Peter Krasnow Untitled c. 1965 carved wood 32 h × 15 w × 12 d in (81 × 38 × 30 cm) Provenance: The Artist | Paul Kasper | Private Collection This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.

        Rago Arts and Auction Center
      • Print, Peter Krasnow
        Sep. 12, 2020

        Print, Peter Krasnow

        Est: $100 - $200

        Peter Krasnow (Russian, 1887-1979), "Face of a Man," woodblock print, pencil signed lower right, dedicated lower left, overall (with mat): 16"h x 12"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Peter Krasnow (American, 1890-1979) K-9, 1970 Oil on board 44-1/2 x 20 inches (1
        Sep. 12, 2019

        Peter Krasnow (American, 1890-1979) K-9, 1970 Oil on board 44-1/2 x 20 inches (1

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Peter Krasnow (American, 1890-1979) K-9, 1970 Oil on board 44-1/2 x 20 inches (113.0 x 50.8 cm) Signed lower right: Krasnow Dated and titled on the reverse: K-9, 1970 HID01801242017

        Heritage Auctions
      • Peter Krasnow (1886-1979) - Mosaick, Oil on Masonite.
        Sep. 12, 2019

        Peter Krasnow (1886-1979) - Mosaick, Oil on Masonite.

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        Peter Krasnow (1886-1979) - Mosaick, Oil on Masonite. Signed. Framed. 61x76cm. Frame: 70x86cm. Peter Krasnow, born Feivish Reisberg, was a modernist and colorist artist known for his abstract wood sculptures and architectonic hard-edge paintings and drawings which were often based on Hebrew calligraphy and other subjects related to his Jewish heritage. Krasnow lived in Los Angeles for most of his life. Born in 1886 in Novohrad-Volynskyi, Ukraine, he was an apprentice to his father, who was an interior decorator. Krasnow emigrated to the United States in 1907 and graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1916. Krasnow first exhibited in the 1920s. He settled in the Atwater Village neighborhood of Los Angeles in 1922, purchasing the land where he built his home and studio from Edward Weston, who was his friend and a fellow member of the early Los Angeles avant-garde. Krasnow lived there for over 50 years. His work was included in the exhibit that launched MOCA. He received a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship in 1977.

        Pasarel
      • Peter Krasnow. Two Lithographs. 1928.
        Jul. 18, 2019

        Peter Krasnow. Two Lithographs. 1928.

        Est: $100 - $200

        Krasnow, Peter (Ukranian-American, 1886-1979). Group of two lithographs. 1928. (1) "Glory." Sheet: 14 3/4" x 17". (2) "Mystic." Sheet: 14 3/4" x 10 3/8". Condition Near fine.

        Quinn's Auction Galleries
      • Peter Krasnow Modernist Mixed Media on Paper
        May. 18, 2019

        Peter Krasnow Modernist Mixed Media on Paper

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        Early figurative modernist watercolor and mixed media painting by Los Angeles artist Peter Krasnow, (American, 1887-1979). An original label from the Stendahl Gallery is included with the work. Watercolor and mixed media on artist's paperboard 1940s-50s Measures 20" x 25" x .1" overall. Signed, and label verso Unframed Provenance: from a California estate About the artist: Peter Krasnow was born the Ukraine and moved to the United States in 1908, spending most of his life and career in California. Krasnow participated in many shows and exhibitions throughout his carreer, from the 1920's until his death. His works are held in several museums in the Untied States. The importance of Peter's work as an early Los Angeles area modernist has been highlighted in the recent show 'Peter Krasnow: Maverick Modernist' at the Laguna Art Museum.

        The Modern Art Exchange
      • Peter Krasnow, (1887 - 1949 Los Angeles, CA), "K-10," 1963, Oil on board, 36" H x 18" W
        Nov. 13, 2018

        Peter Krasnow, (1887 - 1949 Los Angeles, CA), "K-10," 1963, Oil on board, 36" H x 18" W

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Peter Krasnow (1887 - 1949 Los Angeles, CA) "K-10," 1963 Oil on board Signed lower left: Krasnow, signed again, titled and dated verso 36" H x 18" W

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • Peter Krasnow Church Abstract Watercolor Painting
        Jan. 13, 2018

        Peter Krasnow Church Abstract Watercolor Painting

        Est: -

        Beautiful watercolor painting on paper by listed California/Russian Federation artist Peter Krasnow. The watercolor features an abstract church. The watercolor is signed in the lower right corner. Sight measures23-1/4" across x 15-1/2" tall, framed it measures 31-3/4" across x 24-3/4" tall. Watercolor is framed under glass. Additional note from seller: BeautifulKrasnow Watercolor Figurative modernist watercolor. Peter Krasnow was born the Ukraine and moved to the United States in 1908, spending most of his life and career in California.Krasnow participated in many shows and exhibitions throughout his carreer, from the 1920’s until his death. His works are held in several museums across the world. The importance of Peter’s work as an earlyLos Angeles area modernist has been highlighted in the recent show ‘Peter Krasnow: Maverick Modernist’ at the Laguna Art Museum.

        Kraft Auction Service
      • Peter Krasnow, (1887 - 1979 Los Angeles, CA), 'K-6', multi-color abstract, Oil on board, 20' H x 24' W
        Aug. 08, 2017

        Peter Krasnow, (1887 - 1979 Los Angeles, CA), 'K-6', multi-color abstract, Oil on board, 20' H x 24' W

        Est: $600 - $800

        Peter Krasnow (1887 - 1979 Los Angeles, CA) 'K-6', multi-color abstract Oil on board Signed lower right: Krasnow, titled and dated verso: 1976 20' H x 24' W Provenance: Private Collection, Orange County, CA. Notes: Framed size: 24.5' H x 28.5' W x 2' D.

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • Peter Krasnow, (1887 - 1979 Los Angeles, CA), Religious procession with figures and horse, unframed oil on canvas, 26" H x 36" W
        May. 23, 2017

        Peter Krasnow, (1887 - 1979 Los Angeles, CA), Religious procession with figures and horse, unframed oil on canvas, 26" H x 36" W

        Est: $700 - $900

        Peter Krasnow (1887 - 1979 Los Angeles, CA) Religious procession with figures and horse unframed oil on canvas signed lower right: P. Krasnow 26" H x 36" W Provenance: Gifted by the artist to the present owner; Private Collection, Canyon Country, CA

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • Peter Krasnow 2 lithographs
        Dec. 10, 2016

        Peter Krasnow 2 lithographs

        Est: $150 - $250

        Peter Krasnow- Untitled- 2 lithographs, ca. 1928, very good condition, various sizes.

        Rachel Davis Fine Arts
      • Peter Krasnow (CA, 1887-1879), Village
        Sep. 18, 2010

        Peter Krasnow (CA, 1887-1879), Village

        Est: $200 - $400

        watercolor on paper, signed in pencil at lower right "P. Krasnow," matted and framed under glass. SS 15 x 21 in.; DOA 23 x 29 in. Tears to upper edge of paper, not examined out of the frame.

        Leland Little Auctions
      • Peter Krasnow (American, 1886-1979) The Mayor's House Cazillac, 1931 15 1/2 x 22in
        Feb. 28, 2010

        Peter Krasnow (American, 1886-1979) The Mayor's House Cazillac, 1931 15 1/2 x 22in

        Est: $600 - $800

        The Mayor's House Cazillac, 1931 signed 'Krasnow' (lower right) and with estate stamp (on the reverse) watercolor on paper 15 1/2 x 22in

        Bonhams
      • Peter Krasnow (Ukrainian-American, 1887-1979) Untitled (K-2) Signed "Krasnow" l.r., also signed and dated January 1953 verso, numbered
        Dec. 08, 2007

        Peter Krasnow (Ukrainian-American, 1887-1979) Untitled (K-2) Signed "Krasnow" l.r., also signed and dated January 1953 verso, numbered

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Peter Krasnow (Ukrainian-American, 1887-1979) Untitled (K-2) Signed "Krasnow" l.r., also signed and dated January 1953 verso, numbered "K-2" verso. Oil on board, 31 x 24 in., framed. Condition: Minor surface grime.

        Skinner
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