Description
Abstracted Sleeping Female Figurative in Pastel on Paper
Vivid abstracted sleeping female figurative by Black Arts Bay Area artist, Kelvin Curry (American, 20th Century), circa 2000. A woman's sleeping on her side is shown in bold and playful colors of fluorescent purple, orange, pink and yellow. Black outlines of organic and tribal shapes creates even more contrast, making this piece read well from a distance. The tall and thin size of this piece makes this ideal for those difficult and odd sized walls
Unsigned
Presented "floating" on foam core with black mat surround.
Mat size: 38"H x 16"W
Paper size: 29"H x 10.75"W
Born in Oakland, California Kelvin Curry's creative destiny was clear early in life. Initially using black and white graphite as his medium and later expanding into mixed media to bring about multi-dimension; as well as a sense of rhythm and grace in the abstract female figure. Kelvin Curry studied fine arts at San Jose State University and has been making and exhibiting art all his life. Curry has a keen understanding of the arts, particularly the black arts movement in and around the Bay Area. Kelvin has exhibited his work in hundred of juried festivals, exhibits, and galleries throughout the country. Visitors from countries such as South Africa, Japan, Australia, France, the United Kingdom, and China have chosen his work to adorn their homes in their native lands. Collectors include Randy Crawford, Nancy Wilson, Tom Skerit, and William Alled Young.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall good condition.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint, Paper
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Abstract, Figure
Frame Type: Unframed
Vivid abstracted sleeping female figurative by Black Arts Bay Area artist, Kelvin Curry (American, 20th Century), circa 2000. A woman's sleeping on her side is shown in bold and playful colors of fluorescent purple, orange, pink and yellow. Black outlines of organic and tribal shapes creates even more contrast, making this piece read well from a distance. The tall and thin size of this piece makes this ideal for those difficult and odd sized walls
Unsigned
Presented "floating" on foam core with black mat surround.
Mat size: 38"H x 16"W
Paper size: 29"H x 10.75"W
Born in Oakland, California Kelvin Curry's creative destiny was clear early in life. Initially using black and white graphite as his medium and later expanding into mixed media to bring about multi-dimension; as well as a sense of rhythm and grace in the abstract female figure. Kelvin Curry studied fine arts at San Jose State University and has been making and exhibiting art all his life. Curry has a keen understanding of the arts, particularly the black arts movement in and around the Bay Area. Kelvin has exhibited his work in hundred of juried festivals, exhibits, and galleries throughout the country. Visitors from countries such as South Africa, Japan, Australia, France, the United Kingdom, and China have chosen his work to adorn their homes in their native lands. Collectors include Randy Crawford, Nancy Wilson, Tom Skerit, and William Alled Young.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall good condition.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint, Paper
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Abstract, Figure
Frame Type: Unframed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Overall good condition.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
38 x 16 x 0.25 in
Abstracted Sleeping Figurative in Pastel on Paper by Kelvin Curry
Estimate $420-$780
Starting Bid
$200
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Fine Art & Modern Masters
Oct 15, 2026, 1:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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