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Period: 1980s
Untitled (Purple and Yellow)
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled (Purple and Yellow) Pastel on paper, 1981 Signed and dated lower right Provenance: Collection of Jan Cowles Jan Cowles was married to Gardner Cowles owner of Cowles Media Company (1935–1998) which owned newspapers, magazines and information publishing company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the United States. The company operated Cowles Business Media, Cowles Creative Publishing, and Cowles Enthusiast Media units. Owners of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune from 1935 to 1998, other newspapers owned at one time by Cowles Media and its affiliates included the Des Moines Register, the Buffalo Courier...
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Abstract 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Launching Station #1
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A color pencil and pigment work on paper by Post War artist Dennis Oppenheim. Signed lower right, "Dennis Oppenheim 1981". Provenance: General Electric Corporate Collection; Hea...
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Post-War 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Color Pencil, Paper, Pigment

1980s Abstract Watercolor Painting – Vibrant Modernist Color Composition
Located in Denver, CO
A striking large-scale abstract watercolor painting by contemporary American artist Virginia Maitland (b. 1947), created in 1980. Known for her expressive use of color and dynamic co...
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Abstract 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

"Gate 5 Hekhalot Visions Flaming Letters, Fiery Creatives" Modern Abstract
Located in Houston, TX
Modern colorful abstract gouache painting by Texas based artist Dee Wolff. The work features Hebrew text from Hekhalot literature surrounded by yellow burs...
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Abstract 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

Pink, Green, Blue, Red Geometric Abstract Mixed Media Painting of a Figure
By Don Shaw
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful geometric abstract mixed media painting by modern artist Don Shaw. The work features primary colored shapes intertwined with a crouching pink figure. Signed and dated in fro...
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Abstract Geometric 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Crayon, Ink, Watercolor

Blue, Red, and Gray Watercolor Surrealist Abstract with Realistic Water Droplets
By Dae Duck Cha
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract surrealist watercolor painting by Korean artist Dae-Duck Cha. The work features realistic water droplets set against a blended blue and red gr...
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Abstract 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media

Oscillation
Located in Fairlawn, OH
11 color screen print Signed, dated, titled and numberedin pencil Edition: 150 (9/150) Provenance: Estate of the Artist By Decent
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Op Art 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Screen

Composition I
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Composition I", 1984 (India) ink Signed and dated by hand Edition: Unique Size: 15.2 × 21.5 on 18.7 × 25.2 inches COA provided *Black Frame made from Composite Wood WITHOUT plex inc...
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Modern 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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India Ink

Giotto, Silkscreen with Watercolor and Acrylic on paper, HandSigned 2/3, Framed
Located in New York, NY
Robert Petersen Giotto, 1989 Mixed Media: Silkscreen with Watercolor and Acrylic on paper Hand signed, numbered and dated on front A.P 2/3 (Unique variant - each example unique with ...
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Abstract 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor, Screen

1980s "Rust and Black" Soft Pastel Abstract Drawing
Located in Arp, TX
D. Tongen "Rust and Black" 1980s 18.5"x 13" Soft pastel and pencil on paper Initialed in pencil lower right
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Abstract Geometric 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pastel, Pencil

1980 s "Mint, Orange, Yellow, Black" Soft Pastel Abstract Drawing
Located in Arp, TX
D. Tongen Mint, Orange, Yellow, Black 1980s 11.75"x10.5" Soft pastel and pencil on paper Signed in pencil lower right
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Abstract Geometric 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pastel, Pencil

Chimeras - Contemporary mixed media drawing, Mythology, Surreal, Black white
Located in Warsaw, PL
LESZEK RÓZGA (1924-2015) In 1970s Polish etchings gained world-wide recognition thanks to the activity to artists such as Rózga, whose works are in the collections of Albertina in Vienna, in Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris and in etchings collection of Ermitage in Petersbourg. Leszek Rózga created a series of colourful graphics inspired by travels and stories from his own life, sometimes bearing inspiration of the XX century masters: Mirò, Matisse and Picasso. He studied painting at Maria Skarbek-Kruszewska private atelier in 1945-46. In 1948, he began studies at the art school in Łódź (later: Academy of Fine Arts) in the studios of professors Władysław Strzemiński, Adam Rychtarski, Stefan Wegner and Ludwik Tyrowicz. He graduated with special award from the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow in 1954. In 1958 he became a member of the Piąte Koło association ("Fifth Wheel...
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1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Abstract Composition, Abstract Mixed Media Drawing by Martha Holden
Located in Long Island City, NY
Martha Holden, American (1951 -) - Abstract Composition, Year: 1983, Medium: Monotype, stencil, graphite and ink on handmade paper, signed and dated in pen lower right, Size: 38 x...
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Abstract Expressionist 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite, Monotype

William Lumpkins 1986 Abstract Watercolor, Southwestern Modernist Art
By William Lumpkins
Located in Denver, CO
This vibrant 1986 abstract watercolor by renowned New Mexico modernist William Lumpkins (1909–2000) is a striking example of his spiritually driven, color-rich style. The composition...
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Abstract 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Two White Horses, Modern Oil and Watercolor on Paper by Daniel Maffia
Located in Long Island City, NY
Daniel Maffia, French (1937 - ) - Two White Horses, Year: 1984, Medium: Oil and Watercolor on Paper, signed and dated lower right, Size: 30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.88 cm), Frame Size:...
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Modern 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil, Watercolor

Abstract Composition - Mixed Media by Paolo Pasotto - 1986
Located in Roma, IT
Astract composition is an artwork realized by Paolo Pasotto in 1986.  50 x 35 cm. Hand signed bottom right.  Mixed techinique on paper. Good conditions!
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Contemporary 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media

"Vacation in a Cabin, " Oil Pastel by Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Vacation in a Cabin" is an original oil pastel drawing by Reginald K. Gee. The artist signed the piece on the back. In Vacation in a Cabin, 1989, Gee presents a complex and wildly c...
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Contemporary 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil Pastel

Colorful Abstract Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
A bright, colorful watercolor abstract by by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). Signed "Les Anderson" on verso. From the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, Califo...
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Abstract Expressionist 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Vintage Linear Abstract Autumnal Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstracted autumnal composition with linear and geometric shapes floating in a luminous space by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). Signed "Les Anderson" on verso. ...
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Abstract Expressionist 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Abstract Landscape Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract watercolor with loosely defined landscape elements by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). From the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, California. Signed on...
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Abstract Expressionist 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Japanese Iris Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant Japanese Irises Still Life by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). From the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, California. Signed twice "Les Anderson" lower ...
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American Modern 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Abstract Sunset Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract watercolor with beautiful sunset colors by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). From the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, California. Unsigned and unframe...
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Abstract Expressionist 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Abstracted Still Life with Calla Lilies and Birds of Paradise
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstracted still life with bright colors and calla lily flowers by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). Unsigned, but acquired from the estate of Les Anderson in Mont...
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Abstract Impressionist 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Classroom Figurative
Located in Soquel, CA
Classroom interior scene by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). From the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, California. Signed in the lower right corner and unframe...
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American Modern 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Pink Purple Abstract Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
Pink & purple abstract watercolor by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). From the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, California. Sign...
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Abstract Expressionist 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Orange Blue Abstract Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
Orange & blue abstract watercolor by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). From the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, California. Signed on verso and unframed. Image...
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Abstract Expressionist 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Tie Dye Abstract Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
Multicolor abstract watercolor reminiscent of tie dye by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). From the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, Cali...
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Abstract Expressionist 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Ruffled Kimono (Orange, Teal, and Purple)
Located in Soquel, CA
Delicate kimono by Patricia A. Pearce (American, b. 1948). This piece has an iridescent quality to the coloration. This piece is unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of other...
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Realist 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pen, Color Pencil, Gouache

Vertical Purple Abstract
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract composition by Les Anderson (American, 1928-2009). Unsigned, but was acquired from the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, California. No frame. Les (Leslie Luverne) Anders...
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American Impressionist 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Autumn Garden Porch Abstracted Landscape with Pumpkins
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful abstracted landscape of a garden porch in autumn with pumpkins by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). Signed "Les Anderson" lower right. Unframed. Image siz...
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Abstract Impressionist 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Dusk Time - Original Drawing by Mario Surbone - 1986
Located in Roma, IT
Dusk Time is an original contemporary artwork realized in 1986 by Mario Surbone. Colored mixed media (watercolor and carchoal) on paper. Hand signed b...
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Modern 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Theatre with Signals - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1986
Located in Roma, IT
Theatre with Signals is an original Contemporary artwork realized in 1986 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original drawing in beautiful colored tempe...
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Contemporary 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Tempera

"Mouse Trap in Lions Den" Abstract Oil Pastel on Board signed by Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Mouse Trap in Lions Den" is an original oil pastel drawing on rag board by Reginald K. Gee. The artist signed the piece lower right. This colorful, gestura...
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Contemporary 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil Pastel, Board

"Please Don t Offer Me Billions or Rivers, Rifles, Roigs Rogues..." Oil Pastel
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Please Don't Offer Me Billions or Rivers, Rifles, Roigs, & Rogues or... But They Still Think Fear Is Good" is an original oil pastel drawing on illustration board by Reginald K. Gee...
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1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

"The First Bird with Egg, Duckling Abstraction, " Oil Pastel by Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"The First Bird with Egg, Duckling Abstraction" is an original oil pastel on board by Reginald K. Gee. The artist initialed the piece on the back. It features an abstracted duckling ...
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Contemporary 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil Pastel, Board

Blue Ice Island
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Watercolor on Arches paper
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Abstract 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Dye, Sumi Ink

Surreal Landscape - Ink drawing and Chacography on Paper - 1981
Located in Roma, IT
Surreal Landscape is an original artwork realized by Michel Gigon in 1981. Mixed media on cardboard (chalcography and ink). Hand-signed by the artist on the lower right corner. Very...
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Modern 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Yasse Tabuchi Signed Dedicated and Dated Watercolor
Located in Roma, IT
Yasse Tabuchi Signed Dedicated and Dated Watercolor Asian Fine Art Painting Yasse Tabuchi’s paintings belongs to the same line as that of the group of painters called COBRA, who prac...
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Abstract 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Orange/Black abstract original signed pastel drawing, blue and salmon 1980s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Valerie Christell's large pastel drawings from the early 1980s take the landscape and make it abstract. In them, she tries to emulate the experience of seeing the land while driving at high speed on the back of a motorcycle. The resulting imagery is rendered in energetic and gestural line work that morphs into large fields of color. This example, 'Orange/Black abstract,' takes on the appearance of nighttime, lit only by the light of the motorcycle headlight...
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Contemporary 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel, Paper

"Some More of Those Toothbrushes - Part 2, " Abstract Oil Pastel by Reggie K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Some More of Those Toothbrushes - Part 2" is an original oil pastel drawing by Reginald K. Gee. The artist created this piece with gestural, abstract marks in yellow, blue, red, gre...
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Contemporary 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

"Untitled, " Oil Pastel Drawing on Pink Paper by Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Untitled" is an original oil pastel drawing on pink paper by Reginald K. Gee. This piece features abstract, simplified figures in black and white dancing o...
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Contemporary 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Oil Pastel

"Amay, " Oil Pastel and Watercolor on Red Paper signed by Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Amay" is an original oil pastel and watercolor drawing on red paper by Reginald K. Gee. The artist signed the piece on the back. It features abstracted figures and mountain shapes i...
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Contemporary 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Untitled
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Carroll Dunham (b. 1949) is a contemporary American artist best known for his distinctive fusion of abstraction and figuration. He rose to prominence in the early 1980s in New York C...
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Contemporary 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Wood, Charcoal, Pencil

Blue Square, Black Square, Modern Oil Crayon on paper by Peter Pinchbeck
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Pinchbeck, English (1931 - 2000) - Blue Square, Black Square, Year: 1982, Medium: Oil Crayon on paper, signed and dated in pencil on verso, Size: 22 x 30 in. (55.88 x 76.2 cm)
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Modern 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil Crayon

31st of March, Oil Pastel Drawing by Ben Hancocks
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Ben Hancocks Title: 31st of March Year: 1982 Medium: Oil Pastel on Paper, signed and dated Paper Size: 34 x 15 inches [86.36 x 38.1 cm] Image Size: 27.5 x 10 in. [69.85 x 25....
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Abstract Expressionist 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Oil Pastel

Untitled
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Magdalena Abakanowicz (1930-2017) was an acclaimed Polish artist, best known for her powerful sculptures and large-scale installations, often crafted from fiber-based materials such ...
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Contemporary 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media

Abstract Mixed Media Drawing on paper by Karl Fred Dahmen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Karl Fred Dahmen Title: Untitled 2 Year: 1980 Medium: Drawing with Mixed Media on Paper, signed verso Size: 33 x 41.5 in. (83.82 x 105.41 cm)
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Abstract Expressionist 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media, Laid Paper

20th April, Abstract Oil Pastel Drawing by Ben Hancocks
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Ben Hancocks Title: 20th April Year: 1982 Medium: Oil Pastel on Paper, signed and dated Paper Size: 34 x 15 inches [86.36 x 38.1 cm] Image Size: 27.5 x 6.5 in. [69.85 x 16.51...
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Abstract Expressionist 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil Pastel

Fouillis mathématique pour un univers en enroulement torsadé
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very intriguing silkscreen by Jacques Monory representing mathematical notes. Numbered and signed by the artist in pencil. Rare version "EA" (Artist proof) Printed on Arches paper. C...
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1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Screen

"Kabbalah" Modern Blue, Green, and Red Hebrew Inspired Abstract Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Modern colorful abstract gouache painting by Texas based artist Dee Wolf. The work features blue, red, and green diamond patterns overlayed with white accents. Titled "Kabbalah," the piece refers to the ancient Jewish tradition of mystical interpretation of the Bible. Signed, titled, and dated on reverse. Currently unframed, but options are available. Artist Biography: Dee Wolff is a Minnesota native, and studied at University of Houston; the Glassell School at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston; the C.G. Jung Center, Houston; and at the Oomoto School of Traditional Art in Japan. She has shown over 90 one-woman shows from 1977 to the present; some of these venues include the Dallas Museum of Art; Houston Museum of Fine Arts; Aspen Art...
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Abstract 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

Untitled
Located in Barcelona, BARCELONA
the painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
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1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Mixed Media

Magnet Drawing #4
By Edda Renouf
Located in New York, NY
Edda Renouf Magnet Drawing #4, 1980 Pastel, chalk on paper 34 x 28 inches (sheet) 36 5/8 x 30 1/2 inches (frame) Signed and dated recto
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Abstract 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Chalk, Pastel

"Untitled" 20th century on paper signed and dated drawing
Located in New York, NY
Gene Davis 1920 – active in Washington DC - 1985 Untitled 1981 Colored felt tip on paper 17 ¾ x 12 ½ inches (49 x 32 cm) Framed dimensions: 24 x 14 inches (61x 35.5 cm) Signed and ...
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Abstract Expressionist 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Felt Pen

Modern Abstract Watercolor Blue Cross Landscape
Located in Houston, TX
Modern abstract watercolor painting with blue and grey tones. The artist sketched out crosses within the blue abstract landscape. The piece is signed by the artist. It is framed in a silver metal frame with a white matte. Dimensions without Frame: H 25 in x W 33 in. Artist Biography: Peter Keefer...
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American Modern 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Pencil

Paris Suite (Autumn)
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Motherwell (1915-1991) is one of the essential American abstract painters that radically defined post-war abstraction in New York City. Today, his work appears in museum collections around the world and is instantly recognizable for its boldness and black forms. His auction record was set in 2018 at $12.6 million USD. In addition to his impressive paintings, Motherwell is also revered as one of the most innovative and prolific printmakers of the 20th century. He was always searching for new techniques, whether at his own printmaking atelier, or collaborating with others, to expand his ideas and express his aesthetic. Created in 1980, "Paris Suite...
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Abstract Expressionist 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Lithograph

Leda and the Swan
Located in Greenwich, CT
Classical mythology is fraught with stories of sexual misdeeds by Zeus, King of the Gods. Often Zeus would fall in love with a mortal woman and then transform himself into an animal before acting on his desires. These have been recreated by many masters though the millennia. Here, Reuben Nakian masterfully, yet tastefully, recreates the tale of Leda and the...
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Abstract 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Crayon

JOEL SHAPIRO Colorful Abstract Sculptural Pastel Drawing Black Pink Brown 1985
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A lovely 1985 abstract sculptural drawing by Joel Shapiro utilizing shades of pink, brown, white, gray and black. Signed on the verso. Framed Provenance: McIntosh/Drysdale Gallery, W...
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Abstract 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel, Archival Paper

Untitled
Located in Barcelona, BARCELONA
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
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Abstract 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Lithograph

P Is For Passion
Located in Astoria, NY
Domenick Capobianco (American, b. 1928), "'P' is for Passion", Mixed Media on Paper, 1983, pastels, abstract composition, titled lower left, signed and dated lower right, unframed. 4...
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Contemporary 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pastel, Mixed Media

"Rainy Day, " Abstract Oil Pastel Drawing on Pink Paper by Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Rainy Day" is an original oil pastel drawing on pink paper by Reginald K. Gee. This piece features abstract marks in red, blue, orange, white, yellow, and black on pink. 12" x 18" ...
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Contemporary 1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Oil Pastel