
Description
Jack Meanwell (American/Canadian, 1919"“2005)
Untitled (abstract), 1980
Mixed media painting on paper including pastels
Signed to the lower portion
Hailing from Ontario, Canada, Jack Meanwell began his formal artistic training at the Detroit Art Academy and the Society of Arts and Crafts during the Great Depression, focusing on commercial arts, before joining the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. After a brief and unfulfilling career advertising for Ford and Chrysler in 1945, Meanwell and his family relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he would eventually make his home and realize his calling, painting and instructing with great conviction at the Art Academy of Cincinnati for over 25 years. Meanwell remains one of the most highly sought-after collected Cincinnati painters and is often associated with fellow Cincinnati painter and friend, Paul Chidlaw. His works are represented in the permanent collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good with minor creasing to corners.
Dimensions:
Height: 23 in.
Width: 17.5 in.
Depth: 0.1 in.
Category: Paintings
Origin: Canada
Materials: Mixed-Media, Paint, Pastel
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Untitled (abstract), 1980
Mixed media painting on paper including pastels
Signed to the lower portion
Hailing from Ontario, Canada, Jack Meanwell began his formal artistic training at the Detroit Art Academy and the Society of Arts and Crafts during the Great Depression, focusing on commercial arts, before joining the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. After a brief and unfulfilling career advertising for Ford and Chrysler in 1945, Meanwell and his family relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he would eventually make his home and realize his calling, painting and instructing with great conviction at the Art Academy of Cincinnati for over 25 years. Meanwell remains one of the most highly sought-after collected Cincinnati painters and is often associated with fellow Cincinnati painter and friend, Paul Chidlaw. His works are represented in the permanent collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good with minor creasing to corners.
Dimensions:
Height: 23 in.
Width: 17.5 in.
Depth: 0.1 in.
Category: Paintings
Origin: Canada
Materials: Mixed-Media, Paint, Pastel
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good with minor creasing to corners.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Jack Meanwell Abstract Mixed Media Figures Painting
Estimate $230-$680
Starting Price
$110
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Finishing Touches
Feb 12, 2026 9:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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