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Willem De Kooning — Untitled (still Life)
Willem De Kooning

Untitled (still Life)

1939

A dynamic still life rendered in Willem de Kooning's signature gestural style, this double-sided work on board showcases his mastery of oil and graphite in a bold interplay of line and color. The composition reflects de Kooning's ability to dissolve recognizable forms into energetic, abstract passages while maintaining an underlying tension between figuration and abstraction. The use of both sides of the board offers a rare glimpse into the artist's process, revealing layers of mark-making that blur the boundary between drawing and painting.

Medium
double-sided oil and graphite on board

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A Life of Discovery: Works from The Allan Stone Collection | Contemporary Art Online

December 3, 2018

Estimate: $70,000$90,000

Lot 13

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Willem De Kooning, Untitled (still Life), 1939

A dynamic still life rendered in Willem de Kooning's signature gestural style, this double-sided work on board showcases his mastery of oil and graphite in a bold interplay of line and color. The composition reflects de Kooning's ability to dissolve recognizable forms into energetic, abstract passages while maintaining an underlying tension between figuration and abstraction. The use of both sides of the board offers a rare glimpse into the artist's process, revealing layers of mark-making that blur the boundary between drawing and painting.

Medium
double-sided oil and graphite on board
Year
1939
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Graphite, American, Post-War, Modern, Warm Tones, Abstract, Oil on Board, Still Life

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Collected by

Hamilton Selway Gallery