ROBERT MOTHERWELL US 1915-1991 Oil on Canvas
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Oil on canvas, framed. Featuring an abstract expressionist composition. Signed with initials and attr. Robert Motherwell (American, 1915-1991) on the lower margin. 40 x 50 cm (15.7 x 19.7 inches). Frame size: 44 x 54 cm (17.3 x 21.3 inches). Alongside Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning, Robert Motherwell is considered one of the great American Abstract Expressionist painters. His esteemed intellect not only undergirded his gorgeous, expressive paintings - frequently featuring bold black shapes against fields of color - but also made Motherwell one of the leading writers, theorists, and advocates of the New York School. PROVENANCE: Southern Ontario estate
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American, 19th century: In our opinion, this work was executed by an unknown hand, and can only be identified by origin (i.e., region, period).
Bears signature: In our opinion, the signature on the artwork may be spurious.
Apocryphal: Of doubtful authenticity.
All authorship of items in this catalog are described according to the following terms:
By [Artist Name]: In our opinion, the work is by the artist.
Attributed to [Artist Name]: In our opinion, the work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but there may be some question as to actual authorship.
In the manner of [Artist Name]: In our opinion, the work was executed by an unknown hand, but was designed deliberately to emulate the style of the artist.
After [Artist Name]: In our opinion, the work was executed by an unknown hand, but is a deliberate copy of a known work by the artist.
Circle of [Artist Name]: In our opinion, a work of the period of the artist showing his influence, closely associated with the artist but not necessarily his pupil.
Follower of [Artist Name]: In our opinion, a work by a pupil or a follower of the artist (not necessarily a pupil).
American, 19th century: In our opinion, this work was executed by an unknown hand, and can only be identified by origin (i.e., region, period).
Bears signature: In our opinion, the signature on the artwork may be spurious.
Apocryphal: Of doubtful authenticity.
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ROBERT MOTHERWELL US 1915-1991 Oil on Canvas
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