Large, Striking, and spectacular original painting in the manner of American artist Helen Frankenthaler! We base this attribution on the same medium, style, complexity, and signature as used by Frankenthaler. This original painting is an amazing example of abstract expressionism. Medium: Oil on canvas. Condition: Very good overall appearance with some craquelure in the paint. No visible in-painting. Size: 40 x 30 in. Gilt wood Frame: 46 x 36 in. Stunning work of art! Provenance: This original art is the private estate of a collector of art in Chicago. Comes with an appraisal provided by the consignor not this auction house. This appraisal shows a replacement cost of $925,000 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, Modern art, Color field, Post-painterly abstraction, Lyrical abstraction. Four Seasons Auction Gallery/Aardvark Antiques, LLC does not authenticate thus the very low auction estimates. We welcome you to bring an expert in to examine any of our art. This piece is sold In the Manner of the artist, it is not accompanied by any authentication issued by the artist's authority. Our definition: In the manner of: The auction house believes that the work is done in the manner or style of the named artist and possibly after their lifetime. It is fully bidders' responsibility to check and inspect the artwork for accuracy, provenance, etc. before putting a bid. Bid with confidence! Truly spectacular original art! Congratulations to the winning bidder!