Mid-Century Abstract Mixed Media Composition
Fine Art - Paintings & Drawings

Mid-Century Abstract Mixed Media Composition

This is a framed horizontal abstract artwork, likely a mixed media piece involving painting and possible printmaking techniques or sand-textured paint. The composition is dominated by a vibrant orange and ochre background with various gestural marks in black, white, and blue-grey. The central area features a cluster of linear, stick-like forms in black and gold tones, evocative of architectural or organic structures. Splattered and stippled effects are evident throughout, creating a dense, atmospheric texture. The work is signed in the lower right corner, though the name is not fully legible from this distance, appearing to be a mid-century modernist signature. The piece is housed under glass within a cream-colored mat and a thin, light-wood or copper-toned metal frame. The style is consistent with Abstract Expressionism from the late 1950s or 1960s. Regarding condition, the frame appears intact with minor surface scuffing. The paper substrate shows slight undulation, suggesting it may not be fully adhered to a backing board. The colors remain saturated, though a physical inspection for UV fading or foxing beneath the mat would be required for a definitive valuation.

Estimated Value

$1,200 - $1,800

Basic Information

Category

Fine Art - Paintings & Drawings

Appraised On

January 12, 2026

Estimated Value

$1,200 - $1,800

Item Description

This is a framed horizontal abstract artwork, likely a mixed media piece involving painting and possible printmaking techniques or sand-textured paint. The composition is dominated by a vibrant orange and ochre background with various gestural marks in black, white, and blue-grey. The central area features a cluster of linear, stick-like forms in black and gold tones, evocative of architectural or organic structures. Splattered and stippled effects are evident throughout, creating a dense, atmospheric texture. The work is signed in the lower right corner, though the name is not fully legible from this distance, appearing to be a mid-century modernist signature. The piece is housed under glass within a cream-colored mat and a thin, light-wood or copper-toned metal frame. The style is consistent with Abstract Expressionism from the late 1950s or 1960s. Regarding condition, the frame appears intact with minor surface scuffing. The paper substrate shows slight undulation, suggesting it may not be fully adhered to a backing board. The colors remain saturated, though a physical inspection for UV fading or foxing beneath the mat would be required for a definitive valuation.

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