Richard Diebenkorn, Ocean Park No.40 (1971). Courtesy Sotheby's.
Franz Kline, Mister (1959). Courtesy Sotheby's.
Clyfford Still, PH-125 (1948-No.1) (1948). Courtesy Sotheby's.
Sotheby’s presents a brilliant selection of post-war abstract paintings at their upcoming New York auction, American Visionary: The Collection of Mrs. John L. Marion on 12 May.
Here are a number of our top picks:
Richard Diebenkorn, Ocean Park No.40 (1971). Oil on canvas. 236.2 x 205.1 cm. Estimate $20,000,000 - 30,000,000 USD.
Clyfford Still, PH-125 (1948-No.1) (1948). Oil on canvas. 187.3 x 172.7 cm. Estimate 25,000,000 - 35,000,000 USD.
Franz Kline, Mister (1959). Oil on canvas. 242.6 x 200.7 cm. 15,000,000 - 20,000,000 USD.
Main image: Richard Diebenkorn, Ocean Park No.40 (1971). Courtesy Sotheby's.
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