Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles

HELEN FRANKENTHALER (1928-2011), ATTRIBUTED TO, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

This auction ended on September 28, 2026.

Start price: $2,750

Estimated price: $10,000 - $20,000

Buyer's Premium: 30%

Description

Image Size: 46 by 34 1/4 inches (117 by 87 cm) All measurements are approximate.

Signed (reverse)Helen Frankenthaler was a groundbreaking American abstract expressionist painter. Her innovative "soak-stain" technique involved applying thinned paint directly to unprimed canvas, creating vibrant, ethereal compositions that blurred the line between abstraction and representation. Frankenthaler’s works were marked by their large, colorful expanses and fluid forms, evoking a sense of spontaneity and emotion. A trailblazer in the male-dominated art world of her time, she left an enduring impact on the abstract art movement. Helen Frankenthaler’s legacy endures as her work continues to inspire and influence contemporary artists worldwide.