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Alex Katz — Daylilies
Alex Katz

Daylilies

1991

Alex Katz's "Daylilies" is an oil painting on board that exemplifies the artist's characteristic approach to depicting flora through bold, simplified forms and a restrained color palette. The work captures the essence of the flowers with loose brushwork and a modernist sensibility that prioritizes visual impact over botanical detail. Katz's treatment of the subject demonstrates his ability to transform ordinary garden subjects into compelling compositions through sophisticated color relationships and compositional clarity.

Medium
oil on board
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Painted in 1991.

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art

February 28, 2026

Estimate: $30,000$50,000

Sold: $61,920

Lot 51

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Alex Katz, Daylilies, 1991

Alex Katz's "Daylilies" is an oil painting on board that exemplifies the artist's characteristic approach to depicting flora through bold, simplified forms and a restrained color palette. The work captures the essence of the flowers with loose brushwork and a modernist sensibility that prioritizes visual impact over botanical detail. Katz's treatment of the subject demonstrates his ability to transform ordinary garden subjects into compelling compositions through sophisticated color relationships and compositional clarity.

Medium
oil on board
Dimensions
15.6 x 61 cm
Year
1991
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Large Scale Format, Minimalist Aesthetic, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Vibrant And Bold, Color Field Painting, Contemporary Realism, Oil on Canvas, Floral Subject Matter

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Collected by

Sebastián In Situ, Carolyn Lynx, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Alex Capecelatro, Sebastián Naranjo, John McNally