Contemporary + Modern: Art & Design
Sat, Jul 29, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 72
LARRY BAKKE Abstract Expressionist Oil (1957-58)
Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for
$1,100
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $75,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Larry Bakke
(Washington/ New York, 1932-1990)
Untitled, 1957-58
Oil on canvas
34" x 26"
Signed and dated to the top left corner and to the reverse. As a painter and educator, Bakke's passion for Abstract Expressionism was a powerful influence on his students, in particular Chuck Close; Bakke's notable early impact was detailed in the latter's 2010 biography Chuck Close: Life.
The wooden frame measures 34 1/2" x 26 1/2" x 1 1/2".
There is some dry cracking across the paint layer. Two drips of residue run horizontally across the surface of the painting. The wooden frame's paint is chipped.
(Washington/ New York, 1932-1990)
Untitled, 1957-58
Oil on canvas
34" x 26"
Signed and dated to the top left corner and to the reverse. As a painter and educator, Bakke's passion for Abstract Expressionism was a powerful influence on his students, in particular Chuck Close; Bakke's notable early impact was detailed in the latter's 2010 biography Chuck Close: Life.
The wooden frame measures 34 1/2" x 26 1/2" x 1 1/2".