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John Franklin Sommers
'Abstract in Coral and Gold'

1987

About the Item

A substantial oil abstract comprising overlapping squares and circles in spackled shades of crimson, ochre, cream, ivory, and black, accented by curved linear elements. Attributed to John Franklin Sommers. Signed lower right, "Sommers"; additionally inscribed verso "J. F. Sommers", titled "Abstraction for Arthur", and dated 1959.
  • Creator:
    John Franklin Sommers (1927 - 1987, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1987
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Medium:
    Canvas,Oil
  • Movement & Style:
    Abstract Geometric
  • Period:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    edge-rubbing, minor surface marks; unframed.
  • Gallery Location:
    Santa Cruz, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3441435703
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