

Study for Untitled and Study for Sabro [Double-Sided
1957
This abstract study presents bold, gestural black marks and strokes applied to paper with expressive immediacy. The composition features overlapping vertical and diagonal lines that create a sense of dynamic movement and spatial tension. The high contrast between the dark pigment and light paper ground emphasizes the artist's gestural technique, while the composition suggests architectural or industrial forms rendered through pure abstraction. The work exemplifies mid twentieth century abstract expressionism through its emphasis on the act of mark making itself rather than representational imagery.
- Medium
- oil and ink on paper
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $600,000 – $800,000
For Sale
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