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Milton Avery — Bouquet by the Bay
Milton Avery

Bouquet by the Bay

Milton Avery's *Bouquet by the Bay* exemplifies his signature style of simplified forms and luminous, flat planes of color, balancing the intimate domesticity of a floral arrangement against the expansive calm of a coastal landscape. Avery masterfully distills both subjects to their essential qualities, allowing soft, harmonious hues to bridge the interior and exterior worlds. The composition reflects his lifelong ability to find quiet poetry in everyday scenes, evoking a sense of serene contemplation.

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

November 14, 2014

Estimate: $15,000$20,000

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Milton Avery, Bouquet by the Bay

Milton Avery's *Bouquet by the Bay* exemplifies his signature style of simplified forms and luminous, flat planes of color, balancing the intimate domesticity of a floral arrangement against the expansive calm of a coastal landscape. Avery masterfully distills both subjects to their essential qualities, allowing soft, harmonious hues to bridge the interior and exterior worlds. The composition reflects his lifelong ability to find quiet poetry in everyday scenes, evoking a sense of serene contemplation.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Floral Subject, Simplified Forms, Male Artist, American Modernism, Flat Color Fields, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Modern Artist, Twentieth Century Art, Tranquil Mood, Coastal Scene, Warm Tones, Mid-Century Art

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