Apprehensive No. 1 - Original Abstract Painting by J. Kent Martin

Description

Original abstract painting by J. Kent Martin featuring a rich field of warm gold layered with bold black forms and heavily textured surface detail. Apprehensive No. 1 carries a sense of unease beneath its luminous ground-dark vertical elements interrupt the surface, creating tension between stability and uncertainty. The tactile finish adds intensity and depth. A striking contemporary artwork for modern or industrial interiors.
*Original work of art - not a print or reproduction
*Artist: J. Kent Martin
*Title: Apprehensive No. 1
*Year Completed: 2026
*Mixed Media on Panel
*Artwork Size: 12.5"w x 19"h
*Framed Size: 16"w x 22.5"h x 1"d
*Signed, titled, and dated on the reverse.

Condition:
Imperfections: No Imperfections

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Acrylic Paint, Lacquer, Mixed-Media, Oil Paint, Wood

Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Abstract, Landscape
What type of item is it? Not Used

Condition

No Imperfections

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

22.5 x 16 x 1 in

Apprehensive No. 1 - Original Abstract Painting by J. Kent Martin

Lot 0649

Estimate $380-$1,130

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