
Description
Paul (Allen) Reed (March 28, 1919 – September 26, 2015) was an American artist most associated with the Washington Color School and Color Field Painting.
At the time of his death in 2015 Reed was the last living member of the Washington Color School - an art group that gained national fame in the 1960s. Paul Allen Reed was born in Washington, DC in 1919 and attended McKinley High School. Reed moved to San Diego for college, but soon returned to DC to accept a job at The Washington Times-Herald in 1937 working in the graphics department masking out half-tones in advertisements.
Measurements are of the actual painting. Frame size is 22.25 tall by 18 wide.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent
Dimensions:
Height: 17.25 in.
Width: 11.5 in.
Depth: 0.01 in.
Category: Paintings
Origin: United States
Materials: Glass, Metal, Paint, Paper
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At the time of his death in 2015 Reed was the last living member of the Washington Color School - an art group that gained national fame in the 1960s. Paul Allen Reed was born in Washington, DC in 1919 and attended McKinley High School. Reed moved to San Diego for college, but soon returned to DC to accept a job at The Washington Times-Herald in 1937 working in the graphics department masking out half-tones in advertisements.
Measurements are of the actual painting. Frame size is 22.25 tall by 18 wide.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent
Dimensions:
Height: 17.25 in.
Width: 11.5 in.
Depth: 0.01 in.
Category: Paintings
Origin: United States
Materials: Glass, Metal, Paint, Paper
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; Excellent
Buyer's Premium
20%
1984 Paul Reed Original Abstract Signed Painting
Estimate $490-$1,470
Starting Price
$100
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Classical and Contemporary
Mar 27, 2026 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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