Appraisal This large painting is a spectacular example of abstract expressionism attributed to Helen Frankenthaler. Helen is an exceptional artist on her own with paintings selling in the $millions but she was also married to the famous Robert Motherwell. We base this attribution on the consigner provided appraisal, same style, subject, complexity, medium, and signature used by Motherwell. The appraisal of $925,000 is from the highly credible Robert Beau Lieu and Associates. Medium: Acrylic on canvas. Signature: lower right. Edition: Unique, original work of art. Condition: Very good. No visible issues. Size: 59 x 47 inches. Frame: 61 x 49 inches. Be sure and view the pics! Four Seasons Auction Gallery/Aardvark Antiques, LLC does not authenticate thus the very low auction estimates. Helen Frankenthaler was an American abstract expressionist painter. She was a major contributor to the history of postwar American painting. Having exhibited her work for over six decades, she spanned several generations of abstract painters while continuing to produce vital and ever-changing new work. Wikipedia Born: December 12, 1928, Manhattan, New York, NY Died: December 27, 2011, Darien, CT Periods: Abstract expressionism, Washington Color School, MORE Spouse: Stephen M. DuBrul Jr. (m. 1994–2011), Robert Motherwell (m. 1958–1971) Education: Bennington College (1949), The Art Students League of New York, The Dalton School