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Merton Simpson, Sky Story II. 1963.

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Merton Simpson, Sky Story. 20th century.: Simpson, Merton D. (America/ Africa, 1928-2013). Sky Story. Oil on Canvas. # 575 on verso. 40 x40". Frame: 41 x 41. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

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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, 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, 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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Original Merton Simpson Oil Painting: Original oil painting on canvas by Merton Simpson Measures: 34 x 26 inches Signed, dated, titled on backside

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Merton Simpson, Untitled. 1962: Simpson, Merton D. (America/ Africa, 1928-2013). Untitled. 1962. Oil on canvas. Signed l.r. "MD Simpson, 62". 32" x 14"

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Merton Simpson, Untitled. 20th century.: Simpson, Merton D. (America/ Africa, 1928-2013). Untitled abstract. Oil on board. #223 on verso. 34 7/8 x 52". Frame: 35 13/16 x 52 3/4". Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton

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Merton Simpson, Seascape 20th century.: Simpson, Merton D. (America/ Africa, 1928-2013). Seascape. Oil on Canvas. On verso 551 or 552. 36 x 46" Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

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Merton Simpson, Untitled. 20th century.: Simpson, Merton D. (America/ Africa, 1928-2013). Middle Passage 2. Oil on Paper. 1982. Signed on Front "MDS". 21 x 29". Frame: 32 x 40" Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D

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Abstract Self Portrait of Merton Simpson.: Simpson, Merton (American, 1928-2013), Untitled Abstract Self Portrait of Merton Simpson, 1987, oil on canvas, signed & dated l.r., 21" x 16 1/2" (framed).

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DONNA MARXER (1934-2019) O/C "HIGH SKY II": Dimensions: H 50.5" x W 30" Condition: Few stains and scuffs to canvas. Immortalized by the New York Times as an "artist, poet, activist, and humanist", Donna Marxer demonstrated remarkable versatilit

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One watercolor of abstract colors, Beauford Delaney: One watercolor of abstract colors, Beauford Delaney Provenance: Merton Simpson Gallery Measures 24 inches by 15 inches sight to the mat, and 29 inches by 21 inches(the frame). Beauford Delaney Beaufor

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Amazing Merton D Simpson Oil & Acrylic: Beautiful Merton D Simpson oil and acrylic. 25 x 19 inches. Provenance: private owner from New Jersey. Biography: 1928 - 2013. One of eight children, Merton Simpson was born in 1928 and grew up in Cha

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Merton D Simpson 1988 Goauche/Paper: Nice abstract Merton D. Simpson, medium: goauche/paper. 16 x 13 inches. Provenance: private owner. Biography: 1928 - 2013. One of eight children, Merton Simpson was born in 1928 and grew up in Charles

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Simpson, Merton D. (America/ Africa, 1928-2013). Sky Story II. Oil on Canvas. 1963. 50 x 40". 47 5/8 x57 5/8"

Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

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Merton Simpson, Sky Story II. 1963.

Name: Merton Simpson, Sky Story II. 1963.
SKU: 52620580
Price: 1400 USD
Availability: InStock

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