
Great Hall
1959
Leon Polk Smith's *Great Hall* (1959) is an oil on canvas that exemplifies the artist's mastery of bold, curvilinear forms and high-contrast color relationships. The work features sweeping, interlocking shapes that reflect Smith's deep engagement with hard-edge abstraction, drawing inspiration from both Native American design traditions and the broader trajectory of mid-century American painting. The composition balances tension and harmony through its fluid, organic contours set against flat, luminous fields of color.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Painted in 1959.
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session
May 15, 2020
Estimate: $60,000 – $80,000
Lot 89
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