This lot consists of an oil on unstretched gessoed canvas, rendered in the abstract expressionist style of modern artist Wassily Kandinsky (Russian, 1866 -1944). "Kandinsky" is hand written at bottom left of composition. Shapes, lines and swirls come together to give the work a vivid sense of kinetic energy. A nice example of the talent for which Kandinsky is so well known. Unframed piece measures approximately 23"x 26".

Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky (Russian, 16 December 1866 – 13 December 1944) was a Russian painter and art theorist. Kandinsky is generally credited as the pioneer of abstract art. Born in Moscow, Kandinsky spent his childhood in Odessa, where he graduated at Grekov Odessa Art school. He enrolled at the University of Moscow, studying law and economics. Successful in his profession—he was offered a professorship (chair of Roman Law) at the University of Dorpat—Kandinsky began painting studies (life-drawing, sketching and anatomy) at the age of 30.

PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

DIMENSIONS:
Unframed piece measures approximately 23"x 26".

Finger Lakes Estate and Auction Company has been commissioned to liquidate several private collections of fine art. The pieces in this auction came from established collectors both in the United States and Europe.

Lots that do not carry established documented provenance nor any past auction record are described in the catalog as "in the style of". Authentication has not been established nor is it implied. Definition of "in the style of" is as follows:

In the style of [Artist Name]: The work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but there may be some question as to actual authorship.

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Paint is thin in areas. Some age-related crazing and smudging. Overall image and signature are crisp, solid and display very well.