Description
David Porter
American
1912 -2005
Abstract collage
oil and collage on canvas
30.5 x 24.5 in.
Signed and dated 1975 on the lower right
Signed, dated 16/4/75 on verso
Framed.
David Porter had thirty-two one-man exhibitions in the US and Europe. His awards include The Carnegie International, Guild Hall Regional Artists, First Award Provincetown Arts Festival and Gold Medal, first prize Italy's President Gronchi. In 1964 he was invited to be artist-in-residence at Dartmouth. He taught figure drawing at Cooper Union, was Guild Hail's only art instructor for four years, recipient of Beaux-Arts Award NYC and has received a grant from The National Institute of Arts and Letters. Of the seven New York one-man exhibitions, two received rave reviews, one of which was a sell-out of twenty-three paintings.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Abstract
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
American
1912 -2005
Abstract collage
oil and collage on canvas
30.5 x 24.5 in.
Signed and dated 1975 on the lower right
Signed, dated 16/4/75 on verso
Framed.
David Porter had thirty-two one-man exhibitions in the US and Europe. His awards include The Carnegie International, Guild Hall Regional Artists, First Award Provincetown Arts Festival and Gold Medal, first prize Italy's President Gronchi. In 1964 he was invited to be artist-in-residence at Dartmouth. He taught figure drawing at Cooper Union, was Guild Hail's only art instructor for four years, recipient of Beaux-Arts Award NYC and has received a grant from The National Institute of Arts and Letters. Of the seven New York one-man exhibitions, two received rave reviews, one of which was a sell-out of twenty-three paintings.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint
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; Excellent
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
30.5 x 24.5 x 1 in
David Porter Abstract Composition 1975
Estimate $3,800-$6,300
Current Bid (2 bids)
$2,600
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