Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Rolph Scarlett (1889-1984)
Marking(s); notes: signed, marking(s)
Country of origin; materials: Canadian; mixed media on paper
Dimensions (H, W, D): 10"h, 13.5"w; 16"h, 20"w mat
Additional Information: Rolph Scarlett began his art career as a jewelry maker and figurative painter, transitioning in the 1920s to abstraction after meeting Paul Klee. In 1937, he became acquainted with Hilla Rebay. As director of the Museum of Non-Objective Painting (later renamed the Guggenheim Museum) in New York, she acquired several of his works for their collection and offered him a scholarship and speaking position giving Sunday afternoon talks on art. (source: www.guggenheim.org)

Fall 2021 Auction Series
Saturday, November 6th: Modern + Contemporary Art & Design (Session I)
Saturday, November 6th: Editions & Photography (Session II)
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