Description
This 1962 pastel on paper abstract with red and blue is by New York/San Francisco Abstract Expressionist artist Gary Lee Shaffer (1936-2001). Shaffer trained with Hans Hofmann in the late 1950s and became an influential member of the Printmakers Workshop in Manhattan. His works are in the permanent collection of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Estate stamped lower right.
The piece will be shipped in a mat to fit a standard sized frame.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Vintage wear.
Creator:
Artist: Gary Lee Shaffer
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Pastel
Details:
Art Subjects: Abstract
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Estate stamped lower right.
The piece will be shipped in a mat to fit a standard sized frame.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Vintage wear.
Creator:
Artist: Gary Lee Shaffer
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Pastel
Details:
Art Subjects: Abstract
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good
Vintage wear.
Vintage wear.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
9 x 12 x 0.01 in
Gary Lee Shaffer Colorful Abstract Expressionist Study in Pastel With Red and Blue, 1963 1963
Estimate $280-$530
Starting Bid
$140
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Curated Classics: Art & Sculpture
Oct 14, 2026, 1:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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