Description
Mel Smilow, 1988, an assemblage of cut foam blocks in an array of modern abstract image of shapes assembled in a grid pattern, covered in a gray purple and dark blue acrylic. Trimmed in a thin black painted pine frame. Signed.
Mel Smilow, the famed mid century furniture designer, had a passion for art before he took over the family business of wholesaling furniture when his father passed. Mel would go on to design a prolific line of furniture and it wasn't until his retirement that he returned to art. His work seldomly hits the market and would make a great investment.
Provenance: Purchased directly from the Smilow family.
Dimensions: 33" W x 43" H x 2"D
Condition: Shows signs of handling. The dimensional elements are cut styrofoam or cardboard. With acrylic paint thereon. Plethora of dings and nicks throughout. Shows well but definitely not perfect.
Shipping: This item will be shipped fedex ground anywhere in the continental U.S.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition: Shows signs of handling. The dimensional elements are cut styrofoam or cardboard. With acrylic paint thereon. Plethora of dings and nicks throughout. Shows well but definitely not perfect.
Origin:
United States
Creator:
Artist: Mel Smilow; Designer: Mel Smilow
Materials & Techniques:
Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Pine
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Abstract
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Mel Smilow, the famed mid century furniture designer, had a passion for art before he took over the family business of wholesaling furniture when his father passed. Mel would go on to design a prolific line of furniture and it wasn't until his retirement that he returned to art. His work seldomly hits the market and would make a great investment.
Provenance: Purchased directly from the Smilow family.
Dimensions: 33" W x 43" H x 2"D
Condition: Shows signs of handling. The dimensional elements are cut styrofoam or cardboard. With acrylic paint thereon. Plethora of dings and nicks throughout. Shows well but definitely not perfect.
Shipping: This item will be shipped fedex ground anywhere in the continental U.S.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition: Shows signs of handling. The dimensional elements are cut styrofoam or cardboard. With acrylic paint thereon. Plethora of dings and nicks throughout. Shows well but definitely not perfect.
Origin:
United States
Creator:
Artist: Mel Smilow; Designer: Mel Smilow
Materials & Techniques:
Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Pine
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Abstract
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Condition: Shows signs of handling. The dimensional elements are cut styrofoam or cardboard. With acrylic paint thereon. Plethora of dings and nicks throughout. Shows well but definitely not perfect.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
43 x 33 x 2 in
Mel Smilow Mid Century Modern Abstract Grid Oil on Canvas Assemblage 1988
Estimate $1,700-$2,780
Starting Bid
$850
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Autumn Menagerie: Sculpture & Decorative Arts
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