Abstract Geometric Construction in Blue and Yellow
Painting on canvas, likely stretched on a wooden frame • Unknown contemporary artist; appears to be signed in the lower right corner, though the signature is not clearly legible (possibly 'Janine' or similar)
Style & Movement
Abstract Expressionism / Lyrical Abstraction with influences of Mid-Century Modernism
Medium & Technique
Oil or acrylic on canvas; techniques include wet-on-wet blending, soft feathered brushwork, and geometric layering to create a sense of depth and luminosity
Creation Period
Late 20th Century, likely circa 1960-1980
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 36 x 36 inches (Square format)
Subject Description
A non-objective composition featuring intersecting diagonal planes and vertical bands. The palette is dominated by cerulean and cobalt blues, contrasted with dark earthy blacks and highlights of pale yellow and white, suggesting a play of light through a semi-transparent structure.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; the canvas appears taut and the colors remain vibrant, though there is potential surface dust and light aging consistent with a residential setting
Estimated Market Value
$500 - $1,200 (based on decorative mid-century abstract works of similar scale)
Auction Estimate
$300 - $700
Provenance History
Likely acquired through a gallery or private collection in the second half of the 20th century; currently situated in a private residential interior
Art Historical Significance
The piece reflects the post-war trend of moving away from pure geometric hard-edge painting toward a more painterly, atmospheric abstraction. It serves as a strong example of corporate or domestic modernist decor that emphasizes mood and color theory over representational narrative.
Notable Features
Housed in a thin silver-toned 'floater' or edge-capped metal frame typical of the 1970s; unique use of soft-focus edges contrasted with sharp diagonal compositions
Condition Issues
Possible minor surface scuffs on the aluminum frame; light surface grime or oxidation of pigment depending on the binding medium; no major tears or visible craquelure present from the provided angle
Conservation Recommendations
Professional surface cleaning to remove dust; check for stretcher bar stability; display away from direct UV sunlight to prevent fading of the blue pigments