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Paul Kauvar Smith
1950s Original Geometric Abstract Oil Painting, Vertical & Horizontal Art

circa 1955

$2,450
£1,830.03
€2,121.63
CA$3,401.76
A$3,812.94
CHF 1,985.29
MX$46,557.62
NOK 25,205.91
SEK 23,892.94
DKK 15,829.67
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This vibrant and dynamic original abstract oil painting by Paul Kauvar Smith (1893–1977) showcases the artist’s bold use of color and modernist technique. Executed in oil on board, the composition features an expressive interplay of blue, pink, yellow, green, and black, exemplifying Smith’s unique approach to abstraction. Housed in a custom professional frame, this piece is cleverly designed to be displayed either vertically or horizontally, offering flexible styling options to suit a variety of interiors. Frame dimensions: 29 ½ x 23 ¾ x 2 inches Image size: 24 x 18 inches The painting is in excellent vintage condition, with no visible flaws. For a detailed condition report, please contact us directly. Provenance: Estate of the artist, Paul Kauvar Smith About the Artist: Paul Kauvar Smith was a significant figure in American modernism, especially in the Colorado art scene. He began his training at the St. Louis School of Fine Arts and Washington University, with his studies briefly interrupted by service in World War I. In 1921, Smith moved to Colorado to study under John E. Thompson, a trailblazer of modernist art in the region. By 1923, he had become an instructor at the Denver Academy of Fine and Applied Arts, where he helped shape the development of modernist painting in the American West. His works were exhibited at the Denver Art Museum, where he was honored with two solo shows, inclusion in the Anne Evans Collection, and selection for the 1959 Western Heritage catalog with his piece Houses at Victor. Smith was also an active member of several regional art organizations, including the American Artists Professional League, Colorado Art Guild, Denver Art Guild, and the pioneering avant-garde group The Colorado Fifteen, which helped define mid-century art in the Rocky Mountain West. This exceptional painting is a must-have for collectors of 20th-century American modernist art, especially those seeking works by influential Colorado artists or members of the American abstract movement.
  • Creator:
    Paul Kauvar Smith (1893 - 1977, American)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1955
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 23.75 in (60.33 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DCG-128991stDibs: LU2738036482

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