Max Gimblett (New Zealand, b. 1935), "Sleeping Beauty", 1993-2002, gesso, polyurethane and Swiss gold on thick oval wood panel, abstract expressionist composition featuring a caramel to amber translucent ground with demilune gold leaf border to one side, mark-making to gilt and rippling of lacquer create a textured effect, highly reflective polyurethane finish, signed, titled and dated on reverse along with an "Artbar, NYC" stamp and an applied paper label from Obelisk Gallery, 72 Mt. Vernon St. Boston MA, wear consistent with age including a few minor chips to gilt finish on side of panel near edge measuring 3/16" or less, very minor surface wear to image, natural checking of wood panel, etc., oval: 19 3/4" h. x 11 3/4" w. x 2 1/4" d. [PROVENANCE: From the estate of a Manhattan Collector]