Lost
Framed abstract painting with red swirl
South Bend / Michigan
Lost
listing
Posted
about 2 months
ago
Description
I lost my framed abstract painting yesterday around 3pm near the St. Joseph County Public Library on Main Street, downtown South Bend. It's a 18x24 inch acrylic on canvas, set in a matte black frame with a slim gold lip. The piece features a bold red swirl in the center, with blue-green washes around it, and a tiny pencil signature 'A. Hassan 2022' on the lower-right corner. It was a gift from a friend and has sentimental value; I'm really hoping to get it back. If you found a painting left near the library steps or along Michigan Street, please keep it safe and let me know.
Approximate last-seen location
South Bend / Michigan
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