Description
A tender yet subtly complex moment unfolds in this original watercolor painting, where two seated figures"”likely young women"”share a quiet, introspective pause. Rendered in a vivid yet soft palette of cerulean blue, cool greens, muted grays, and flesh tones, the composition carries emotional depth beneath its seemingly casual scene. One figure, dressed in green pants and a blue shirt, wears a broad-brimmed hat and gazes off into the distance. The other, with flowing hair and a pensive expression, rests her head in her hands, suggesting contemplation or perhaps melancholy.
The painting blends contemporary figurative realism with gentle expressionist overtones, especially in the loosely defined backgrounds and subtle distortions of proportion. The artist uses fluid washes and soft edges to evoke mood, while the subjects' postures and expressions invite quiet interpretation.
The piece is signed at the lower right corner in elegant cursive, confirming its originality. It is framed in a rectangular, pale gold frame that complements the artwork's cool tones and refined emotional sensibility. A matting with a clean inner border completes the presentation.
Dimensions: 26" x 30"
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good condition, see photographs
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
The painting blends contemporary figurative realism with gentle expressionist overtones, especially in the loosely defined backgrounds and subtle distortions of proportion. The artist uses fluid washes and soft edges to evoke mood, while the subjects' postures and expressions invite quiet interpretation.
The piece is signed at the lower right corner in elegant cursive, confirming its originality. It is framed in a rectangular, pale gold frame that complements the artwork's cool tones and refined emotional sensibility. A matting with a clean inner border completes the presentation.
Dimensions: 26" x 30"
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good condition, see photographs
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good condition, see photographs
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
30 x 26 x 1.5 in
Waiting in Silence - Late 20th Century Watercolor Painting Signed on the Bottom, Framed
Estimate $400-$1,200
Starting Price
$300
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The July Edit
Jun 26, 2026 6:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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