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Lot 4040
Thomas Fransioli (American, 1906-1997), Pocketknife Square, Lakeville, Connecticut
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Oil on canvas, 1975, signed and dated at lower right, inscribed to the verso including the dedication "To Stewart & Ann Hoskins from Tom Fransioli," presented in a gilt edge frame.

Stretcher size 15 x 21 in.; Frame dimensions 16 x 22 in.

Thomas Fransioli was an American painter celebrated for his meticulously detailed cityscapes and architectural scenes. Born in Seattle, Washington, Fransioli initially trained as an architect at the University of Pennsylvania before transitioning to painting in the 1940s. His works often depict urban environments, including iconic views of New York City, Boston, and San Francisco, rendered with a precision and clarity that reflect his architectural background. Fransioli’s paintings are characterized by their clean lines, vibrant colors, and an almost surreal stillness, capturing both the grandeur and quiet beauty of the built environment.

Good estate condition.