
Description
Placental Beings Swept Over Deserted Lands by J. Akston is a surrealist's reckoning with existential drift. Executed in enamel on masonite, this framed work is a fevered dream--equal parts decay and cosmic rebirth. Figures that resemble the fetal and the forgotten stagger across scorched terrain, their forms eroded by time, memory, or both. Above them, alien skies bloom with phantasmagoric color--pastel clouds of creation, or perhaps dissolution. Akston's strokes are deliberate in their chaos, capturing the moment where the biological and the metaphysical blur. This is not merely art to behold--it is art to question. And for the critic, therein lies its brilliance.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Needs Restoration
Condition Notes: The item may have notable defects or flaws. There may be signs of wear consistent with age, including staining to the matting, and a scratched, chipped, and dented frame. Item is signed by the artist. Please look at the images for more details.
Dimensions:
Height: 19.75 in.
Width: 25.62 in.
Depth: 1.25 in.
Category: Paintings
Origin: United States
Materials: Enamel, Masonite Board, Textile, Wood
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $106.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No International Shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from McLeansville, NC
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Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Needs Restoration
Condition Notes: The item may have notable defects or flaws. There may be signs of wear consistent with age, including staining to the matting, and a scratched, chipped, and dented frame. Item is signed by the artist. Please look at the images for more details.
Dimensions:
Height: 19.75 in.
Width: 25.62 in.
Depth: 1.25 in.
Category: Paintings
Origin: United States
Materials: Enamel, Masonite Board, Textile, Wood
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
Unknown; Needs Restoration; The item may have notable defects or flaws. There may be signs of wear consistent with age, including staining to the matting, and a scratched, chipped, and dented frame. Item is signed by the artist. Please look at the images for more details.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Signed J. Akston "Placental Beings Swept Over Deserted Lands, 1975" Enamel
Estimate $1,200-$2,700
Starting Price
$1,200
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Timeless Finds
Feb 20, 2026 7:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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