'Lauren' by Courtney Jolliff
This original mixed-media painting, titled 'Lauren', is a contemporary portrait by artist Courtney Jolliff. The work is executed on a found newsprint substrate, specifically a section of a newspaper detailing 'Classical' music and theater. The central subject is a person rendered in a vibrant, expressive blue palette with thick, gestural impasto brushstrokes that provide a high relief texture. The figure features stylistic, bold black outlines around the eyes, nose, and lips, with dark, simplified hair and a textured yellow crown floating above the head. The subject wears a green garment adorned with yellow and blue circular patterns. Significant text elements are added, including the word 'Service' scrawled in black ink on the left side and an artist's signature or monogram at the bottom left. The piece is from the artist's first Detroit-based show, 'Service' (2024), which centers on individuals who supported him during a period of homelessness following a 2022 fire. The condition shows intentional raw edges, with the newsprint displaying minor creases and a slight vertical fold, consistent with the use of utilitarian, found materials. The style is heavily influenced by Neo-Expressionism, characterized by its raw emotional intensity and non-traditional medium.
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Estimated Value
$1,200 - $1,800
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Category
Original Fine Art Painting
Appraised On
March 3, 2026
Estimated Value
$1,200 - $1,800
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Lauren done by Courtney Jolliff included in his recent art show Service, his first show in Detroit Michigan. The subjects and inspiration of his show were all the people who were there during his time being homeless due to the house fire suffered in 2022.
Item Description
This original mixed-media painting, titled 'Lauren', is a contemporary portrait by artist Courtney Jolliff. The work is executed on a found newsprint substrate, specifically a section of a newspaper detailing 'Classical' music and theater. The central subject is a person rendered in a vibrant, expressive blue palette with thick, gestural impasto brushstrokes that provide a high relief texture. The figure features stylistic, bold black outlines around the eyes, nose, and lips, with dark, simplified hair and a textured yellow crown floating above the head. The subject wears a green garment adorned with yellow and blue circular patterns. Significant text elements are added, including the word 'Service' scrawled in black ink on the left side and an artist's signature or monogram at the bottom left. The piece is from the artist's first Detroit-based show, 'Service' (2024), which centers on individuals who supported him during a period of homelessness following a 2022 fire. The condition shows intentional raw edges, with the newsprint displaying minor creases and a slight vertical fold, consistent with the use of utilitarian, found materials. The style is heavily influenced by Neo-Expressionism, characterized by its raw emotional intensity and non-traditional medium.
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