Helen Covensky Art

American, Polish, 1925-2007

Helen Covensky was born Hanka Ciesla, the daughter of a cultured Jewish family in Poland that supported her early interest in art. The Second World War changed her life completely. Her parents and sister died in concentration camps. Only she and her brother, David, survived. In 1967, the outbreak of the Six-Day War in the Middle East led to a resurfacing of Covensky's feelings about her experiences in World War II. She had family living in Israel, and the fears of loss that she remembered from more than twenty years earlier came back in force. She felt that she had to express her emotions through some artistic medium, and with the encouragement of her husband, Milton; and a close friend, she began to paint. Helen’s paintings can be found at the State Department in Washington, D.C., The Detroit Institute of Arts and numerous private collections. ""In my lifetime, I have witnessed a world of extreme change which saw great destruction and rebirth: world war, a terrible holocaust, the displacement of millions of people, and the loss of my loved ones are part of this experience. The United States gave me the opportunity to search for growth, equality, and self-awareness. My paintings are always in process. They are ""action paintings"". In them, I sense and feel the flow of life as an inner experience and vision. Just as nature and life cannot be frozen, my paintings affirm the vital energy, dynamism, magic, and mystery of my world. I seek to capture a sense of constant motion and restlessness through the use I seek to capture a sense of constant motion and restlessness through the use of form, color, composition, and texture. Painting for me is an absolute necessity, expressing personal needs, a constant struggle, and a never-ending search to portray the reaffirmation of life.” - Helen Ciesla Covensky

Artist: Helen Covensky

Helen CovenskyFlowers V, Lithograph by Helen Covensky, 1980

$500

Flowers V, Lithograph by Helen Covensky

By Helen Covensky

Located in Long Island City, NY

Flowers V Helen Covensky, Polish/American (1925–2007) Date: circa 1978 Lithograph on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 250 Size: 23.5 in....

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1970s Contemporary Helen Covensky Art

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Lithograph

Helen CovenskySpring's Passion, Signed Floral Lithograph by Helen Covensky, 1980

$400

Spring's Passion, Signed Floral Lithograph by Helen Covensky

By Helen Covensky

Located in Long Island City, NY

Spring’s Passion by Helen Covensky, Polish/American (1925–2007) Date: 1980 Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 225 Image Size: 18.5 x 27 inches Size: 22 in. x 29 in....

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1980s Abstract Helen Covensky Art

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Lithograph

Helen CovenskyFlowers II, Signed Floral Lithograph by Helen Covensky, 1980

$450

Flowers II, Signed Floral Lithograph by Helen Covensky

By Helen Covensky

Located in Long Island City, NY

Flowers II by Helen Covensky, Polish/American (1925–2007) Date: 1980 Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 225 Image Size: 18.5 x 26 inches Size: 22 in. x 29 in. (55.8...

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1980s Abstract Helen Covensky Art

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Lithograph

Helen CovenskyFlowers IV, Lithograph by Helen Covensky, 1980

$500

Flowers IV, Lithograph by Helen Covensky

By Helen Covensky

Located in Long Island City, NY

Flowers IV Helen Covensky, Polish/American (1925–2007) Date: 1980 Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 225 Image Size: 18 x 26 inches Si...

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1970s Contemporary Helen Covensky Art

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Lithograph

Helen CovenskyRhapsody VI, Signed Floral Lithograph by Helen Covensky, 1980

$400

Rhapsody VI, Signed Floral Lithograph by Helen Covensky

By Helen Covensky

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rhapsody VI by Helen Covensky, Polish/American (1925–2007) Date: 1980 Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 225, HC Image Size: 17.5 x 25 inches Size: 22 in. x 29 in. ...

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1980s Abstract Helen Covensky Art

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Lithograph

Helen CovenskyRhapsody II, Signed Floral Lithograph by Helen Covensky, 1980

$400

Rhapsody II, Signed Floral Lithograph by Helen Covensky

By Helen Covensky

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rhapsody II by Helen Covensky, Polish/American (1925–2007) Date: 1980 Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 225 Image Size: 18 x 26 inches Size: 22 in. x 29 in. (55.88...

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1980s Abstract Helen Covensky Art

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Lithograph

Helen CovenskyRed Petals, Flower Lithograph by Helen Covensky, 1980

$500

Red Petals, Flower Lithograph by Helen Covensky

By Helen Covensky

Located in Long Island City, NY

Red Petals Helen Covensky, Polish/American (1925–2007) Date: 1980 Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 225, AP Image Size: 17.5 x 28 inc...

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1970s Contemporary Helen Covensky Art

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Lithograph

Helen CovenskyYellow Spring, 1980

$500

Yellow Spring

By Helen Covensky

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Helen Covensky, Polish/American (1925 - 2007) Title: Yellow Spring Year: 1980 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 225 Ima...

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1980s Contemporary Helen Covensky Art

Materials

Lithograph

Helen CovenskySpectrum of Enchantment, Signed Floral Lithograph by Helen Covensky, 1980

$450

Spectrum of Enchantment, Signed Floral Lithograph by Helen Covensky

By Helen Covensky

Located in Long Island City, NY

Spectrum of Enchantment by Helen Covensky, Polish/American (1925–2007) Date: 1980 Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 225, HC Image Size: 17 x 26 inches Size: 22 in....

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1980s Abstract Helen Covensky Art

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Lithograph

Helen CovenskySandra's Fantasy, Flower Lithograph by Helen Covensky, 1980

$500

Sandra's Fantasy, Flower Lithograph by Helen Covensky

By Helen Covensky

Located in Long Island City, NY

Sandra’s Fantasy Helen Covensky, Polish/American (1925–2007) Date: 1980 Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 225 Image Size: 19 x 26 inc...

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1970s Contemporary Helen Covensky Art

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Lithograph

Helen CovenskyWhen The Rain Is Over And Gone, Lithograph by Helen Covensky, 1980

$500

When The Rain Is Over And Gone, Lithograph by Helen Covensky

By Helen Covensky

Located in Long Island City, NY

When The Rain Is Over And Gone Helen Covensky, Polish/American (1925–2007) Date: 1980 Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 225 Size: 23 ...

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1980s Contemporary Helen Covensky Art

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Lithograph

Alexander CalderAlexander Calder Print, Abstract Style, 1968, Plate 4, Derriere le Miroir #173, 1968

$445

H 15 in W 11 in

Alexander Calder Print, Abstract Style, 1968, Plate 4, Derriere le Miroir #173

By Alexander Calder

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Alexander Calder Title: Plate 4 Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #173 Medium: Lithograph Date: 1968 Edition: Unnumbered Sheet Size: 15" x 11" Image Size: 15" x 11" Signature: Un...

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1960s Abstract Helen Covensky Art

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Lithograph

Sam FrancisUntitled, 1986

$5,500

H 29.75 in W 22 in

Untitled

By Sam Francis

Located in New York, NY

Dynamic and bold color lithograph on Rives BFK. One of 20 numbered Hors Commerce impressions, aside from the edition of 176. This stunning print is signed and inscribed "H.C. 10/20" ...

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1980s Abstract Helen Covensky Art

Materials

Color, Lithograph

Frank StellaSinjerli Variation I, 1977

$18,850

H 32 in W 42.25 in

Sinjerli Variation I

By Frank Stella

Located in New York, NY

From the artist's Sinjerli Variations series created in 1977, this original print by Frank Stella was created as a lithograph and screenprint in colors on Arches paper. Hand-signed i...

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20th Century Abstract Geometric Helen Covensky Art

Materials

Lithograph, Screen

Kenneth NolandArt Card: Kenneth Noland - 1975 Andre Emmerich invitation, Hand signed by Noland, 1984

$1,500

H 6 in W 9 in

Art Card: Kenneth Noland - 1975 Andre Emmerich invitation, Hand signed by Noland

By Kenneth Noland

Located in New York, NY

Offset lithograph invitation Hand signed and dated '84 by Kenneth Noland in ink on the front This invitation was published on the occasion of the 1975 exhibition "Kenneth Noland New ...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Helen Covensky Art

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Offset, Lithograph

Joan MiróJoan Miro Lithograph Print, Abstract Style, 1965, Plate 4, Peintures sur Cartons, 1965

$595

H 21.25 in W 17.25 in

Joan Miro Lithograph Print, Abstract Style, 1965, Plate 4, Peintures sur Cartons

By Joan Miró

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Joan Miro Title: Plate 4 Portfolio: Peintures sur Cartons Medium: Lithograph Date: 1965 Edition: Unnumbered Frame Size: 21 1/4” x 17 1/4” Sheet Size: 15” x 11” Image Size: 15...

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1960s Abstract Helen Covensky Art

Materials

Lithograph

Frank StellaSinjerli Variation Ia, 1977

$17,850

H 32 in W 42.5 in

Sinjerli Variation Ia

By Frank Stella

Located in New York, NY

From the artist's Sinjerli Variations series created in 1977, Frank Stella created this original print as a lithograph and screenprint in colors on Arches paper. Hand-signed in penci...

Category

20th Century Abstract Geometric Helen Covensky Art

Materials

Lithograph, Screen

Sam FrancisSam Francis Abstract Lithograph, 1964, Cloud Rock and Kayo 4 Years Old --Red Eye, 1964

$1,295

H 23 in W 29.5 in

Sam Francis Abstract Lithograph, 1964, Cloud Rock and Kayo 4 Years Old --Red Eye

By Sam Francis

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Sam Francis Title: Cloud Rock and Kayo 4 Years Old -- Red Eye Portfolio: 1¢ Life Medium: Two lithographs printed on full page sheet Date: 1964 Edition: 2000 Frame Size: 23" x...

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1960s Abstract Helen Covensky Art

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Lithograph

Edward AvedisianMod Abstract Expressionist Modernist Lithograph Edward Avedisian Color Field Art, 1969

$950

H 22.5 in W 30 in

Mod Abstract Expressionist Modernist Lithograph Edward Avedisian Color Field Art

By Edward Avedisian

Located in Surfside, FL

Edward Avedisian (1936-2007) Cleo, Fur Queen, 1969 Lithograph in color on Arches wove paper. Hand signed, dated and numbered in pencil. Edition 100 Dimensions: 22.25 inches X 30.25...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Helen Covensky Art

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Lithograph

Sam FrancisLt Ed. Lithograph from the Deluxe (Hand Signed) 1984 Olympic Committee portfolio, 1982

$2,800

H 36 in W 6 in D 6 in

Lt Ed. Lithograph from the Deluxe (Hand Signed) 1984 Olympic Committee portfolio

By Sam Francis

Located in New York, NY

Sam Francis Untitled Abstract Expressionist print for the 1984 Olympics, 1982 Offset Lithograph on Parsons Diploma Parchment paper, hand signed with COA from publisher for Olympic Co...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Helen Covensky Art

Materials

Pencil, Lithograph, Offset

Sam FrancisAn 8 Set - 7 - From the Pasadena Box, 1963

$6,600

H 15.13 in W 22.25 in

An 8 Set - 7 - From the Pasadena Box

By Sam Francis

Located in London, GB

Lithograph 38.4 x 56.5 cms (15 1/8 x 22 1/4 ins) Edition of 100

Category

1960s Abstract Helen Covensky Art

Materials

Lithograph

Willem de KooningWoman - Offset and Lithograph after Willem De Kooning - 1985, 1985

$357

H 20.48 in W 14.57 in D 0.04 in

Woman - Offset and Lithograph after Willem De Kooning - 1985

By Willem de Kooning

Located in Roma, IT

Woman is an offset and lithograph print realized on Fabriano Paper after a drawing by Willem De Kooning of 1952. The print suite was realized in 1985 in a limited edition of 2500, a...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Helen Covensky Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Eduardo ChillidaChicago - Expo 85-Chicago Sculpture International - 2 works, 1985

$2,200

H 39 in W 27 in

Chicago - Expo 85-Chicago Sculpture International - 2 works

By Eduardo Chillida

Located in New York, NY

Includes the deluxe, limited edition color lithograph, 1985, signed by the artist in pencil and numbered 92/100 in pencil, upper left; and the color offset lithograph poster for the ...

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1980s Abstract Geometric Helen Covensky Art

Materials

Lithograph

Previously Available Items

Helen CovenskyFlowers V Lithograph on Arches Paper, Signed, Edition of 250, 1978, 1978

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H 23.5 in W 33 in

Flowers V Lithograph on Arches Paper, Signed, Edition of 250, 1978

By Helen Covensky

Located in Aventura, FL

Lithograph in colors on Arches paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. From the edition of 250. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. Al...

Category

1970s Contemporary Helen Covensky Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Helen CovenskyFLOWERS V, 1978

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H 23.5 in W 33 in

FLOWERS V

By Helen Covensky

Located in Aventura, FL

Lithograph in colors on Arches paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. From the edition of 250. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. All reasonable offers will be considered. Helen Covensky...

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1970s Contemporary Helen Covensky Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Helen CovenskyFLOWERS V, 1978

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H 23.5 in W 33 in

FLOWERS V

By Helen Covensky

Located in Aventura, FL

Category

1970s Contemporary Helen Covensky Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

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