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Merton Simpson, African-Am., "Sea Poem", O/B

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Merton D. Simpson (American/South Carolina, 1928): Merton D. Simpson (American/South Carolina, 1928-2013), "Sea Song III", 2000, oil on paper, initialed and dated lower right, "Merton D. Simpson Gallery, New York, NY" label with artist and title on ba

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Merton Simpson O/C Abstract Expressionist Painting: Merton D. Simpson (1928-2013, active/lived in New York, South Carolina, Africa) oil on canvas Expressionist painting depicting a boat in a tumultuous sea. Signed lower right in block letters "M. D. Si

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Merton Simpson, 1928-2013, Untitled (Abstract): Merton Simpson1928-2013Untitled (Abstract)c. 1960acrylic on canvas40 x 36 inchessigned, MD SimpsonProvenance: the estate of the artist to private collection, Los Angeles, CA

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Merton Simpson, Confrontation 23A.1969.: Simpson, Merton D. (America/ Africa, 1928-2013). Confrontation 23 A. 1969. Oil on canvas. Signed on verso. MD Simpson. 30" x 40".Frame: 32 11/16" x 42 9/16".

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Merton Simpson, Untitled. 1963.: Simpson, Merton D. (America/ Africa, 1928-2013). Untitled. 1963. Oil on board. Signed l.r. MD Simpson 63. 36" x 42". Frame: 42 3/4 x 38 3/4".

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Merton Simpson, Summer Seascape. 1963.: Simpson, Merton D. (America/ Africa, 1928-2013). Summer Seascape. 1963. Acrylic on canvas. Signed on verso. MD Simpson. 40" x 50". 40 15/16" x 50 3/4" Provenance: Merton Simpson label on verso.

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Merton Simpson, Ritual Dance, 1983.: Simpson, Merton D. (America/ Africa, 1928-2013). Ritual Dance. 1983. Acrylic & oil on board. Signed l.r. MDS 83. 35" x 52". 35 7/8" x 52 6/8". Provenance: Label on verso.

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Merton Simpson Polytonics, 2. 1983-1984.: Simpson, Merton D. (America/ Africa, 1928-2013). Polytonics 2. 1983-1984. Oil on board. Signed l.r. MDS 83-84.

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Merton Simpson, African-Am., "Sea Poem", O/B

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Merton Simpson, African-American, 1928 - 2013, "Sea Poem", acrylic on canvas board with applied and chiseled plywood center, initialed and dated '82 lower right, further inscribed, titled etc verso. (LCA1099) {TC}
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Measurements:10x8", unframed

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very good, no losses or imperfections

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Merton Simpson, African-Am., "Sea Poem", O/B

Name: Merton Simpson, African-Am., \"Sea Poem\", O/B
SKU: 50816553
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

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