The Son of Man. This is an original oil on canvas in the Manner of amazing Belgian artist Rene Magritte. We base this attribution on the same style, subject, complexity, and signature as used by Magritte. This is not a print or giclee yet an original painting. Edition: Unique, original work of art. Condition: Very good. Size: 48 x 36 inches. New Frame: 51 x 39 inches. Signature: Lower right. Provenance: From the collection 30+ years art collector in Chicago. This fine piece does not come with authentication as our collector didn't always go to the expense of having pieces authenticated. René François Ghislain Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist, who became well known for creating a number of witty and thought-provoking images. Often depicting ordinary objects in an unusual context, his work is known for challenging observers' preconditioned perceptions of reality. Born: November 21, 1898, Lessines, Belgium. Died: August 15, 1967, Schaerbeek, Schaerbeek, Belgium. Periods: Surrealism, Modern art, Dada work. Four Seasons Auction Gallery/Aardvark Antiques, LLC does not authenticate thus the very low auction estimates. We welcome you to bring an expert in to examine any of our art. This piece is sold In the Manner of the artist, it is not accompanied by any authentication issued by the artist's authority. Our definition of In the manner of: The auction house believes that the work is done in the manner of the named artist but possibly after their lifetime. This piece is not included in the artist's catalog. If you have questions about the certification of any piece in this catalog please do not hesitate to contact us. It is fully bidders' responsibility to check and inspect the artwork for accuracy, provenance, etc. before putting a bid. Congratulations to the winning bidder on this spectacular, original, artwork