Mid 20th Century Lisel Salzer (1906–2005) Original Unsigned Sketch – Central Park, Nyc – Custom Framed

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Fantastic mid-century original ink sketch of Central Park, New York City, by the highly regarded Austrian-American modernist artist Lisel Salzer … Read more Fantastic mid-century original ink sketch of Central Park, New York City, by the highly regarded Austrian-American modernist artist Lisel Salzer (1906–2005).

This piece is an authentic standalone original sketch executing Salzer’s signature expressive, minimalist line work. The composition captures a timeless Manhattan scene featuring a historic stone pedestrian bridge, a classic park lamppost, and figures relaxing along the water's edge. The fluid strokes beautifully exemplify the French Modernist influences—reminiscent of Raoul Dufy and Jules Pascin—that Salzer integrated into her celebrated American landscapes and New York society portraits.

While the sketch itself is unsigned on the face, the artwork is immediately recognizable by style, composition, and execution as an authentic original hand-drawn study by Salzer. It comes housed in a fantastic, artisan-crafted ash wood frame with a wide, professional acid-free gallery mat that perfectly showcases the work.

About the Artist: Born in Vienna, Lisel Salzer studied at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts before fleeing Europe in 1939. Settling in New York City, she quickly established herself as a prominent society portraitist at Bonwit Teller and documented bustling Manhattan landmarks. In 1950, Salzer moved to Seattle, Washington, where she became a vital figure in the Northwest art community and spent the remainder of her multi-decade career. Her works are held in numerous private collections and regional institutions. See less