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William Katz“Abstract Sailboats”Circa 1955
Circa 1955
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Fabulous original mid century modern oil on canvas painting by the well known New York artist, William Katz. The painting is done in a colorful abstraction of sailboats and is signed by the artist lower left. The artist has mixed sand into the oil paint to give the painting a highly textured look. Condition is excellent. Circa 1955. The frame is original with a studded gold edge detailing and with natural wood sides. Frame is in fine original condition. Overall framed measurements are 17 by 29.25 inches. Provenance: A Saint Petersburg, Florida collector.
William P. Katz (1926-2003) American
William Katz was born in New York, studied at The Art Students League and with Sebastiano Mineo of New York City. For five years he worked and lived in the home that was once occupied by the great American sculptor Gutson Borglum. His works are in many private collections in the United States, Norway, England, Canada and Greece.
Best known for sculptures, he also created paintings and designed textiles and jewelry. Alexander Kirkland called him an abstract "figurist-fantasist."
He has had one-man exhibits at many galleries including: 1964, Miami Museum of Modern Art, Miami, FL; 1965, Fordham University, NYC; 1969 Hiram Halle Library, Pound Ridge, NY
- Creator:William Katz (1926 - 2003, American)
- Creation Year:Circa 1955
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Southampton, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU14113980052
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