Description
Parker Panttila (Brooklyn, New York 1924-2002) pen and watercolor on board.
Surrealist in style, incorporating both macabre and comedic sensibilities.
Along with being a proficient artist in many mediums (outsider sculpture / found object art and drawing), Panttila was also known for making his own frames, each carefully designed and crafted to suit the piece. The frame is original to the work.
Light wear to the frame, as shown, but otherwise in fine condition. We have a second example from this series listed separately.
Artist signed and dated (1958).
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Paint
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Abstract
Surrealist in style, incorporating both macabre and comedic sensibilities.
Along with being a proficient artist in many mediums (outsider sculpture / found object art and drawing), Panttila was also known for making his own frames, each carefully designed and crafted to suit the piece. The frame is original to the work.
Light wear to the frame, as shown, but otherwise in fine condition. We have a second example from this series listed separately.
Artist signed and dated (1958).
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Paint
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Abstract
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
23.75 x 27.5 x 1.25 in
Parker Panttila Surrealist Study Watercolor on Board
Estimate $1,200-$2,400
Starting Bid
$600
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