Untitled (Figurative Floating Composition)
Large-scale painting on canvas • Attributed to the Post-Painterly Abstraction or New Figuration movement; style is reminiscent of Nicholas Krushenick or early Patrick Caulfield, but likely an American Pop-influenced artist
Style & Movement
Pop Art / New Figuration with elements of Color Field painting
Medium & Technique
Acrylic and possibly airbrushed paint on canvas using flat color zones and masking techniques
Creation Period
Circa 1968-1975
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 60 x 72 inches (Large Format); Landscape orientation
Subject Description
A fragmented composition featuring a male figure in profile (rendered in mint green with a neon pink halo) and various sets of floating legs wearing stylized mod-era footwear. The imagery explores themes of urban detachment and commercial aesthetics.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; visible surface grime and structural deformations in the canvas support
Estimated Market Value
$2,000 - $5,000 (depending on definitive artist attribution)
Auction Estimate
$1,500 - $3,500
Provenance History
Likely residential provenance; style suggests acquisition during the late 20th century from a contemporary art gallery specializing in graphic-style painting
Art Historical Significance
Reflects the transition from hard-edge abstraction to a graphic, representational style common in the late 1960s; explores the 'flatness' of the picture plane through commercial design aesthetics.
Notable Features
The use of a vibrant pink 'aura' around the green figure suggests a psychedelic influence; the cropped, cinematic composition of the floating legs is a characteristic Pop Art trope.
Condition Issues
Notable canvas sagging/tension loss in the upper right quadrant forming vertical ripples; surface dust accumulation; possible light fading of the pastel pigments.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional restretching of the canvas to remove undulations; surface cleaning by a qualified conservator; installation away from direct UV light to prevent further pigment degradation.