
Various Cakes
1981
This vibrant still life composition presents an array of cakes and desserts arranged in organized rows against a checkered blue and white surface. The foreground features dark chocolate cakes with glossy surfaces, while the middle and background layers showcase layer cakes with frosting in warm earth tones and pale cream colors. The painting demonstrates masterful use of color and light, with particular attention to the reflective qualities of the glazed surfaces and the dimensional modeling of each confection. The geometric arrangement and bold outlines create a sense of order and structure, transforming ordinary bakery items into subjects of formal artistic inquiry.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- 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: $3,200,000 – $4,000,000
For Sale
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