"Untitled", Faye Franklin, American, b. 1921. Oil on canvas. 52" x 25". Artist's frame. Sold
Chicago artist Faye Franklin, 90, created this great Abstract Expressionist painting in the mid century years of the 1960's to the1970's. It was exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute's "Art Rental" exhibition that ran from 1969 until it's closing in the 1980's. It's color wash areas & background blending of dark green, ochre, browns, reddish pinks & blue are energized by the white gestural lines. It's all grounded then at the bottom with a richly blended white area that shows the blue and ochre beneath. A fantastic addition to any modern home or office art collection.
"Lair", Faye Franklin, American, b. 1921. Oil on linen. 28" x 42". Artist's frame. Sold
Chicago artist Faye Franklin, 90, created this Abstract Expressionist painting in the mid century years of the 1960's to the1970's. It's entitled "Lair", and was exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute's "Art Rental" exhibition that ran from 1969 until it's closing in the 1980's. It's color palette of warm browns, yellows, blue, greens, black and white are deftly layered and blended. The brush strokes in the lower center area are energetic and active as well as allowing some impasto build up. Artist self framed in simple wood slats that have aged very nicely. This painting would complement any mid century modern home or art collection!
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!
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