Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Live Auction

Modern Art & Design: Spring 2020

Sat, May 2, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 154

Large Paul Jenkins Abstract Watercolor Painting

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Designer & Manufacturer: Paul Jenkins (1923-2012)
Markings: signed, marking(s); 1977
Country of Origin & Materials: American; watercolor on paper
Dimensions(H,W,D): 41.5"h, 30"w; 49.75"h, 37.75"w frame
Additional Information: Work is titled "Phenomena Clear Water Statement," signed, titled, dated and inscribed "Anatomy of a Cloud" on reverse of the paper. Gallery label to reverse: Irving Galleries, Milwaukee, WI. Provenance: Estate of Florence Morris, Palm Beach, Florida. Mrs. Morris was a longtime resident of the island and a passionate collector who kept albums of ephemera related to her favorite artists. This auction includes seventeen lots from her collection, many of which are accompanied by various gallery announcements and news clippings from her archives.

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Condition

very good, some age/discoloration to paper, small imperfection to upper edge (condition of art only)