Items Similar to Squares and Rectangles by Frank Sinatra
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5
Frank SinatraSquares and Rectangles by Frank Sinatra1989
1989
$124,500
£96,197.85
€111,213.78
CA$175,927.50
A$197,314.40
CHF 103,330.49
MX$2,397,562.31
NOK 1,312,124.18
SEK 1,243,986.17
DKK 830,152.68
About the Item
Frank Sinatra
1915-1998 American
Squares and Rectangles
Signed "F Sinatra 89" (lower right)
Oil on canvas
Widely considered the greatest American pop singer of the 20th century, Frank Sinatra was not only an iconic entertainer but also an accomplished painter. A lover of art throughout his life, Sinatra became a significant collector after his rise to fame, acquiring works by both modern and postmodern painters. Sinatra also spent his free time creating colorful compositions like this one, looking to the bold aesthetics of the American abstractionists as inspiration for his own unique vision.
This mesmerizing composition, Squares and Rectangles, uses a dynamic array of colorful geometric forms to create its symmetrical design. Soft blues and mauves are punctuated by two bold red squares and a central verdant green rectangle, giving the painting a powerful presence. This masterful canvas recalls the colorful, minimalist geometry of greats like Piet Mondrian and Frank Stella, resulting in a simple yet captivating original composition from the famed singer.
Born in 1915 to Italian immigrants in New Jersey, Frank Sinatra rose to fame in the early 1940s, singing first with the famed "Sentimental Gentleman of Swing" Tommy Dorsey, and later striking out on his own as a solo artist. His career blossomed in the mid-1940s thanks to a series of successful, chart-topping singles when his baritone earned him the moniker "The Sultan of Swoon." He made his debut as an actor in 1943 with the film Reveille with Beverley, and in 1945, he won an Academy Award for the short film The House I Live In.
By the mid-1960s, Sinatra was an icon. He famously became the founding member of the "Rat Pack," an informal group of Las Vegas entertainers that also included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and others. Sinatra briefly retired from his long-standing gig at Caesars Palace in the early 1970s, and it was during this period away from the stage when he painted the present work. He eventually returned and would continue to perform until 1995, when he played his last show at the age of 79. He died just three years later of a heart attack at the age of 82. Today, Sinatra memorabilia, particularly such personal objects as his paintings, are highly prized by both lovers of his music and lovers of fine art.
Dated 1989
Canvas: 59 1/4" high x 47" wide (150.50 x 119.38 cm)
Frame: 63" high x 50" wide x 2" deep (160.02 x 127 x 5.08 cm)
- Creator:Frank Sinatra (1915 - 1998, American)
- Creation Year:1989
- Dimensions:Height: 63 in (160.02 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 31-87721stDibs: LU18614982522
Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra was born in 1915 to Italian immigrants in New Jersey, Frank Sinatra rose to fame in the early 1940s, singing first with the famed "Sentimental Gentleman of Swing" Tommy Dorsey, and later striking out on his own as a solo artist. His career blossomed in the mid-1940s thanks to a series of successful, chart-topping singles, when his baritone earned him the moniker "The Sultan of Swoon." He made his debut as an actor in 1943 with the film Reveille with Beverley, and in 1945, he won an Academy Award for the short film The House I Live In. By the mid-1960s, Sinatra was an icon. He famously became the founding member of the "Rat Pack," an informal group of Las Vegas entertainers that also included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and others. Sinatra briefly retired from his long-standing gig at Caesars Palace in the early 1970s, and it was during this period away from the stage when he painted the present work. Yet, he eventually returned and would continue to perform until 1995, when he played his last show at the age of 79. He died just three years later of a heart attack at the age of 82. Today, Sinatra memorabilia, particularly such personal objects as his paintings, are highly prized by both lovers of his music and lovers of fine art.
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
Established in 1912
1stDibs seller since 2013
17 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 11 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: New Orleans, LA
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllAbstract with Blue on Red by Frank Sinatra
By Frank Sinatra
Located in New Orleans, LA
Frank Sinatra
1915-1998 American
Abstract with Blue on Red
Signed and dated "Sinatra '89"(lower right)
Oil on canvas
Easily one of the greatest American pop musicians of the 20th...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blue Abstract by Frank Sinatra
By Frank Sinatra
Located in New Orleans, LA
Frank Sinatra
1915-1998 American
Blue Abstract
Signed "Sinatra 90" (lower right)
Acrylic on canvas
Widely considered the greatest American pop singer of the 20th century, Frank S...
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled by George Terzian
By Georges Terzian
Located in New Orleans, LA
Georges Terzian
1939-2021 French
Untitled
Signed “G.TERZIAN” (upper right); signed, titled and dated “GEORGES TERZIAN MARS 2005” (en verso)
Oil on c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Yellow Abstract with Triangles by Frank Sinatra
By Frank Sinatra
Located in New Orleans, LA
Frank Sinatra
1915-1998 American
Yellow Abstract with Triangles
Signed "Sinatra 89" (lower right)
Acrylic on canvas
One of the great American icons of the 20th century, Frank Sin...
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The Landing by Judith Rothschild
Located in New Orleans, LA
Judith Rothschild
1921–1993 American
The Landing
Signed "Judith Rothschild" (lower right) and inscribed "Rothschild 24 x 30 The Landing" (en verso)
Oil on canvas
Judith Rothschil...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Aoum II by Auguste Herbin
By Auguste Herbin
Located in New Orleans, LA
Auguste Herbin
1882-1960 French
Aoum II
Signed and dated 'herbin 1944' (lower right); titled "aoum" 2 (lower left)
Oil on canvas
This bold and vivid abstract oil on canvas was painted by French painter Auguste Herbin, a pioneer in popularizing Modernist abstraction. Over his expansive nearly 60-year career, Herbin rubbed shoulders with art history greats from Pablo Picasso to Georges Braque before honing his personal and innovative style. Entitled Aoum II, the painting stands apart for its daring color palette and crisp composition.
Painted in 1944, Aoum II embodies Herbin’s fully-formed artistic aesthetic and stylistic tenets. Only two years prior to its creation, Herbin developed his “alphabet plastique,” a synergistic visual language of color and form that he described in detail in his published book L’art non-figuratif non-objectif. Though the artist was highly cerebral in his process of creating art, one does not need to perfectly understand his principles to feel Aoum II's magnetism. The geometric shapes visible in the composition — primarily fragmented triangles and circles — are rendered in bold pinks, blues and yellows on a deep black background. His tiered application of color creates a natural three-register visual effect as if to tell a story from the apex of the form to its denouement.
Auguste Herbin began his artistic training at the École des Beaux-Arts de Lille before moving to Paris in 1901. In the early years of his career, he experimented with a variety of styles, exhibiting Post-Impressionistic works at the Salon des Indépendants in 1906 and Fauvist paintings at the Salon d'Automne in 1907. After a brief Cubist period following his introduction to Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque and Otto...
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
You May Also Like
Geometric Abstract
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Signed lower left.
About the artist:
Rolph Scarlett was a painter of geometric abstraction during the American avant-garde movement of the 1930s and 1940s. Born in Guelph, Ontario,...
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
It Was Always Part Of The Picture - Minimalist Abstract Textured Painting
Located in Manchester, GB
Henry Woolway, It Was Always Part Of The Picture, 2021
Acrylic on Canvas
122 x 92 cm (48 x 36.22 in)
Artwork is set in a stained red wood frame with a 5mm shadow gap
Hand-signed ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$4,470 Sale Price
20% Off
Vertical Abstract Geometric Composition
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold abstract composition by an unknown artist, "Moriarty". Signed on verso. Presented flush mounted to a wood frame.
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
"Rectangle Abstraction" Mid 20th Century American Abstract 1960s Color Field
Located in New York, NY
"Rectangle Abstraction" Mid 20th Century American Abstract 1960s Color Field
James Daugherty (1887 - 1974)
Rectangle Abstraction
13 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches
Oil on canvas, c. 1960s
Signe...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Miles Cole, Squares in a Space, Abstract Geometric Painting, Contemporary Art
By Miles Cole
Located in Deddington, GB
Squares in a Space [2017]
Original
Abstract
Oil Paint on Canvas
Image size: H:46 cm x W:56 cm
Frame Size: H:50 cm x W:60 cm x D:4cm
Sold Framed
Please note that insitu images are pur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Color Moves" Abstract, Geometric, Linear, Colorful
Located in Detroit, MI
"Color Moves" is a colorful abstract with a broad linear element. Artist David Rubello studied and painted naturalism for many years. In 1965 he began s...
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Read More
Paul Revere Crafted This Silver Coffee Pot 250 Years Ago
Perhaps best known as a Revolutionary War hero, Revere was also an accomplished silversmith, and this pot is now available on 1stDibs.
Degas Portrayed These Exuberant Ukrainian Dancers with ‘Orgies of Color’
Discovered in Parisian cabarets, the performers reenergized the artist’s practice.