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Original portrait painting in the manner of the American abstract exspressionist painter Robert Motherwell. We base this attribution on the same medium, style, subject, complexity, and signature used by Motherwell. Medium: Mixed media on canvas. Condition: Very good overall appearance. Be sure and view all pics for condition. Size: 22.5 x 34.5 inches. Fine New Frame: 24 x 36 inches.
From the private estate of a long time art collector. According to the consignor this fine painting has not undergone an expert authentication certification process, hence is being sold as manner of the artist.
Robert Motherwell was an American abstract expressionist painter, printmaker, and editor of The Dada Painters and Poets: an Anthology. He was one of the youngest of the New York School, which also included Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollock, and Mark Rothko.
Born: January 24, 1915, Aberdeen, WA.
Died: July 16, 1991 (age 76 years), Provincetown, MA.
Spouse: Renate Motherwell (m. 1972–1991), Helen Frankenthaler (m. 1958–1971)
Periods: Abstract expressionism, Modern art, Color field.
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 or style of the named artist and is possibly after their lifetime. It is fully bidders' responsibility to check and inspect the artwork for accuracy, provenance, etc. before putting a bid.
Congratulations to the winning bidder! Fantastic original art!!
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