Description
Frame Dimensions 11" H x 12" W, Artwork Dimensions 6" W x 5" H
Oil on mink on plywood
The painting is customed framed in a rose gold metal frame and glass
This artwork by Matt Harley is a fascinating blend of materials and textures, combining traditional oil painting with the unexpected surface of mink fur on plywood. Set in a sleek rose gold metal frame, the piece exudes an air of sophistication and intrigue. The central image appears to depict an easel with a canvas, suggesting a scene within a studio. The muted, earthy palette of browns, grays, and greens creates a soft, almost dreamlike atmosphere. The fur's texture adds a tactile, dimensional quality, drawing the viewer into the layered composition. This unconventional use of mink fur challenges the viewer's perception of painting, inviting contemplation on the boundaries between different mediums in art.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: This painting by Matt Harley is in great vintage pre-owned condition, but the frame has minor scratches, and the mat has slight yellowing.
Origin:
Canada
Materials & Techniques:
Fur, Oil Paint, Wood
Details:
Country of Origin: Canada
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Still Life, Interiors, Botanic
Frame Type: Framed
Oil on mink on plywood
The painting is customed framed in a rose gold metal frame and glass
This artwork by Matt Harley is a fascinating blend of materials and textures, combining traditional oil painting with the unexpected surface of mink fur on plywood. Set in a sleek rose gold metal frame, the piece exudes an air of sophistication and intrigue. The central image appears to depict an easel with a canvas, suggesting a scene within a studio. The muted, earthy palette of browns, grays, and greens creates a soft, almost dreamlike atmosphere. The fur's texture adds a tactile, dimensional quality, drawing the viewer into the layered composition. This unconventional use of mink fur challenges the viewer's perception of painting, inviting contemplation on the boundaries between different mediums in art.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: This painting by Matt Harley is in great vintage pre-owned condition, but the frame has minor scratches, and the mat has slight yellowing.
Origin:
Canada
Materials & Techniques:
Fur, Oil Paint, Wood
Details:
Country of Origin: Canada
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Still Life, Interiors, Botanic
Frame Type: Framed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; This painting by Matt Harley is in great vintage pre-owned condition, but the frame has minor scratches, and the mat has slight yellowing.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
11 x 12 x 1.25 in
1980s Framed Still Life Oil Painting on Mink by Matt Harley
Estimate $600-$980
Starting Bid
$300
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Curated Classics: Art & Sculpture
Oct 14, 2026, 1:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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