
Untitled (Cathedral)
Sir Frank Bowling's "Untitled (Cathedral)" exemplifies his distinctive approach to abstract painting, which synthesizes gestural abstraction with references to architectural and natural forms. The work employs bold chromatic choices and dynamic brushwork to evoke the soaring verticality and spatial complexity associated with cathedral architecture, while remaining fundamentally non representational. Bowling, a British Guyanese artist, developed this visual language through his exploration of color field painting and expressionistic mark making, positioning the work within the context of post war modernism.
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Christie's
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern British and Irish Art Day Sale
March 19, 2026
Estimate: $70,000 – $100,000
Sold: $82,550
Lot 160
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