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John Franklin Sommers
Abstract in Coral and Gold

1987

$1,450
£1,109.52
€1,269.86
CA$2,047.78
A$2,225.59
CHF 1,192.71
MX$27,022.58
NOK 14,973.77
SEK 13,885.89
DKK 9,484.27

About the Item

A substantial oil abstract comprising overlapping squares and circles in spackled shades of crimson, ochre, cream, ivory, and black, accented by curved linear elements. Attributed to John Franklin Sommers. Signed lower right, "Sommers"; additionally inscribed verso "J. F. Sommers", titled "Abstraction for Arthur", and dated 1959.
  • Creator:
    John Franklin Sommers (1927 - 1987, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1987
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    edge-rubbing, minor surface marks; unframed; shows well.
  • Gallery Location:
    Santa Cruz, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU34416850182

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