**Originally Listed At $600**

L. Stein (American, 20th century). Two untitled pastel compositions on paper, one signed "L. Stein" and dated 1983. A gorgeous pendant pair of abstract pastels, both presenting striking geometric, non-objective compositions, delineated in an attractive color palette of aqua, brick red, teal, mint green, lavendar, and sienna. The two pastels conjure influences ranging from Surrealism to Color Field painting and are both beautifully set on floating white mattes behind glass in black metal frames. Ideal for anyone who appreciates the rhythmic patterns conveyed by geometric art from the 1980s. Size of slightly larger pastel: 28.875" L x 22.25" W (73.3 cm x 56.5 cm) Size of frame: 35.25" L x 25.75" W (89.5 cm x 65.4 cm); other pastel is slightly smaller, but frame is the same size

Provenance: private Evergreen, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA, collection; acquired 1960 to 2000

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#163721

Pastels have not been examined outside the frames but appear to be in excellent condition. Larger pastel is signed "L. Stein" and dated 1983. Frame of larger is intact and excellent. Frame of smaller pastel shows slight damage with a few glass shards within the framing, though still functions. Both are wired for suspension.