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Pawel KontnyPawel August Kontny Blue Gray Mauve Abstract Oil Painting, Contemporary Art
$2,450
£1,851.11
€2,122.38
CA$3,419.26
A$3,720.41
CHF 1,969.91
MX$44,759.09
NOK 25,013.49
SEK 22,885.59
DKK 15,857.15
About the Item
This original abstract painting by Pawel August Kontny features a refined and atmospheric composition rendered in harmonious shades of blue, gray, and mauve. Subtle tonal transitions and layered brushwork create a sense of depth and quiet movement, reflecting Kontny’s contemplative approach to abstraction and color relationships.
Executed in oil on cloth, the surface reveals a soft yet expressive texture, allowing the pigments to interact organically across the composition. The restrained palette lends the work a sophisticated, modern sensibility, making it well suited for both contemporary and transitional interiors.
The painting is signed by the artist in the lower left, affirming its authenticity. It is presented in a new custom frame, professionally finished with an 8-ply mat and UV70 protectant glass, ensuring both visual impact and long-term preservation. The thoughtful presentation enhances the work’s elegance while protecting it from light exposure.
A compelling example of contemporary abstract painting, this piece will appeal to collectors seeking a balanced, atmospheric work that emphasizes mood, texture, and refined color harmony.
- Creator:Pawel Kontny (1923 - 2002, Polish)
- Dimensions:Height: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)Width: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Framing:Frame IncludedFraming Options Available
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- Gallery Location:Denver, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: 286991stDibs: LU27317170482
Pawel Kontny
A painter of subjects from many parts of the world, Pawel Kontny began with wartime sketches and changed to a technique combining abstraction and realism. He was born in Laurahuette, Poland, the son of a wealthy pastry shop owner. He studied architecture, but was interrupted by World War II. Traveling in many countries as a soldier, he sketched various landscapes but in 1945, he was captured and held as a prisoner of war in Italy. After the war, he studied at the Union of Nuremberg Architects to help design buildings to replace ones destroyed in the war. He also married Irmgard, a dancer with the Nuremberg Opera Company and began having well received exhibitions of his work throughout Europe. His primary subject became architecture which he built up on heavy weight masonite panels into structures with marble dust. In 1969, the Kotnys moved to Denver, Colorado where he began painting the American West. In February, 1974, "American Artist" magazine had a feature article by John Jellico on Pawel Kontny.
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