Vintage Abstract Expressionist painting - circa late 50's / early 60's - "42 White Flames", artist unknown. Oil on board, 18" x 24". Artist self framed with slat wood. Very emotional, fluid piece with vibrant red points that radiate outward and up in whites, greys, blues, purples, oranges, taupes and black. The reverse has an interesting story on it - with what appears to be a price at some point in time. The reverse supports are great in how the artist was intent to insure the board remained flat - to emphasize the painterly brushstrokes on the front. Also on the reverse - two ways in which to hang the art - one ribbon, the other traditional artist installed wire and eyehooks. It's hard to determine if the ribbon or the wire is original - I'm guessing the ribbon is ...... I love the backs of paintings when they tell a story!
On Hold
No comments:
Post a Comment