Framed abstract painting found near Falls Park, Sioux Falls
Description
Found a framed abstract painting this afternoon around 3:15pm near the Falls Park entrance on North Main Ave in Sioux Falls, SD. It's a 24x30 inch piece under a black metal frame with a few small scuffs along the bottom edge. The canvas features teal, charcoal gray, and ivory swirls with a tiny gold accent in the top left corner. There's a sticker on the back with the phrase 'Artist unknown' and a blue dot inventory label, which might help confirm ownership. I picked it up because it stood out on the sidewalk and I figured someone might be looking for it; happy to help return it to its rightful owner.
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