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Paul Jenkins Watercolor "Phenomenal Magnet" 1972 Abstract Expressionist
Paul Jenkins Watercolor "Phenomenal Magnet" 1972 Abstract Expressionist

Paul Jenkins Watercolor "Phenomenal Magnet" 1972 Abstract Expressionist

By Paul Jenkins

Located in Toledo, OH

Paul Jenkins original watercolor titled "Phenomenal Magnet" circa 1972. Painted on wove paper with

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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Art

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Paper

Paul Jenkins - Composition - Original Lithograph
Paul Jenkins - Composition - Original Lithograph

Paul Jenkins - Composition - Original Lithograph

By Paul Jenkins

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Paul Jenkins - Composition - Original Lithograph 1964 Dimensions: 30 x 20 cm Edition of 200 (one of

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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

original lithograph

original lithograph

By Paul Jenkins

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1964 by Mourlot Freres and issued in an edition of

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1960s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

MIT International Theater - Original lithograph - Mourlot
MIT International Theater - Original lithograph - Mourlot

MIT International Theater - Original lithograph - Mourlot

By Paul Jenkins

Located in Paris, IDF

Paul JENKINS MIT International Theater Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate Printed

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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

"Phenomena Tide Finder" original lithograph

"Phenomena Tide Finder" original lithograph

By Paul Jenkins

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1970 by Triton Press and published by Art In America. Size

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1970s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

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Mid-Century Modern Original Paul Jenkins Abstract Acrylic Painting with COA
Mid-Century Modern Original Paul Jenkins Abstract Acrylic Painting with COA

Mid-Century Modern Original Paul Jenkins Abstract Acrylic Painting with COA

By Paul Jenkins

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an incredible, abstract, acrylic painting by Paul Jenkins. In excellent

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Contemporary Modern Framed Paul Jenkins Signed Phenomena Prism Helmet Acrylic
Contemporary Modern Framed Paul Jenkins Signed Phenomena Prism Helmet Acrylic

Contemporary Modern Framed Paul Jenkins Signed Phenomena Prism Helmet Acrylic

By Paul Jenkins

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a bold, original, framed, Paul Jenkins acrylic painting, entitled

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Vintage 1980s American Paintings

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Acrylic

Water White
Water White

Paul JenkinsWater White, 1981

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H 43.3 in W 30.7 in

Water White

By Paul Jenkins

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: Paul Jenkins Title: Water White Medium: Original Watercolor Dimensions: 30.7" x 43.3

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1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Watercolor

Composition (Mourlot, Paris, Design, Modern, Print Master)

Composition (Mourlot, Paris, Design, Modern, Print Master)

By Paul Jenkins

Located in Kansas City, MO

Paul Jenkins Composition 1964 Original Color Lithograph on Velin d'Arches Size: 10x7.375in Edition

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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Vellum, Lithograph

MIT International Theater - Original lithograph - Mourlot
MIT International Theater - Original lithograph - Mourlot

MIT International Theater - Original lithograph - Mourlot

By Paul Jenkins

Located in Paris, IDF

Paul JENKINS MIT International Theater Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate Printed

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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Untitled IV, Original Lithograph, Signed & Dated, 1973

Untitled IV, Original Lithograph, Signed & Dated, 1973

By Paul Jenkins

Located in New York, NY

Paul Jenkins (July 12, 1923 – June 9, 2012) The paintings of Paul Jenkins have come to represent

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Large Paul Jenkins Watercolor Painting, Original Work
Large Paul Jenkins Watercolor Painting, Original Work

Large Paul Jenkins Watercolor Painting, Original Work

By Paul Jenkins

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Watercolor painting by Paul Jenkins (1923-2012). Markings: Signed. Provenance: Galerie 99

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20th Century American Modern Paintings

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Paper

Large Paul Jenkins Watercolor Painting, Original Work
Large Paul Jenkins Watercolor Painting, Original Work

Large Paul Jenkins Watercolor Painting, Original Work

By Paul Jenkins

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Watercolor painting by Paul Jenkins (1923-2012). Markings: Signed; 1979. Work is titled

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20th Century American Modern Paintings

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Paper

Paul Jenkins Watercolor
Paul Jenkins Watercolor

Paul Jenkins Watercolor

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H 22 in W 30 in

Paul Jenkins Watercolor

Located in Winnetka, IL

Fine, early watercolor by the New York Abstract Expressionist artist Paul Jenkins. Signed. Retains

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Vintage 1960s American Paintings

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Watercolor

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Phenomena Dervish Spell
Phenomena Dervish Spell

Phenomena Dervish Spell

By Paul Jenkins

Located in Austin, TX

Waterline Fine Art, Austin, TX is pleased to present the following work: Paul Jenkins Phenomena Dervish Spell, 1974 Acrylic on canvas Signed lower right 65 x 63 in. 66.5 x 64.5 in....

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1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Phenomena like Byron by PAUL JENKINS - Abstract Expressionist, colour
Phenomena like Byron by PAUL JENKINS - Abstract Expressionist, colour

Phenomena like Byron by PAUL JENKINS - Abstract Expressionist, colour

By Paul Jenkins

Located in London, GB

Phenomena like Byron by PAUL JENKINS (1923-2012) Acrylic on canvas 74 x 60 cm (29¹/₈ x 23⁵/₈ inches) Signed lower left, Paul Jenkins Signed, titled and dated on the reverse and on th...

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

PHENOMENA GRID THREE
PHENOMENA GRID THREE

Paul JenkinsPHENOMENA GRID THREE, 1978

$23,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 41.75 in W 29.5 in

PHENOMENA GRID THREE

By Paul Jenkins

Located in Aventura, FL

Original watercolor on paper. Hand signed on front; signed, titled and dated on verso by the artist. Additional images are available upon request. Certificate of Authenticity is inc...

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1970s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Stripes Watercolor on Paper, Abstract Expressionist, Late 20th Century

Stripes Watercolor on Paper, Abstract Expressionist, Late 20th Century

By Paul Jenkins

Located in New York, NY

Stripes by Paul Jenkins (1923-2012) Watercolor on paper 42 x 30 ¼ inches unframed (106.68 x 76.835 cm) 47 ½ x 35 ½ inches framed (120.65 x 90.17 cm) Inscribed (Jenkins) on bottom cen...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Amadeus Listening, Colorful Abstract Expressionist Lithograph by Paul Jenkins
Amadeus Listening, Colorful Abstract Expressionist Lithograph by Paul Jenkins

Amadeus Listening, Colorful Abstract Expressionist Lithograph by Paul Jenkins

By Paul Jenkins

Located in Long Island City, NY

Amadeus Listening Paul Jenkins, American (1923–2012) Date: 1992 Lithograph, signed, numbered, and dated in pencil Edition of 39/40 Image Size: 30.25 x 22 inches Size: 37 x 28 in. (93...

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1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Celestial Wink
Celestial Wink

Paul JenkinsCelestial Wink, c. 1970

$9,500

H 22.5 in W 14.63 in

Celestial Wink

By Paul Jenkins

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION Paul Jenkins Celestial Wink c. 1970 Watercolor 14 5/8 x 22 1/2 in. Signed ABOUT THE WORK This work has all the elements of a great Jenkins watercolor. It has...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Large Paul Jenkins Acrylic on Canvas
Large Paul Jenkins Acrylic on Canvas

Large Paul Jenkins Acrylic on Canvas

$130,000

H 77 in W 96 in D 2 in

Large Paul Jenkins Acrylic on Canvas

By Paul Jenkins

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Paul Jenkins "Phenomena Prism Chambers" Signed Paul Jenkins(Ic), signed and dated Paul Jenkins 1984 and titled on the reverse Acrylic on canvas Measures: 77" x 96" Provenance : ...

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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Art

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Acrylic

International Very Special Arts signed, inscribed Abstract Expressionist poster
International Very Special Arts signed, inscribed Abstract Expressionist poster

International Very Special Arts signed, inscribed Abstract Expressionist poster

By Paul Jenkins

Located in New York, NY

Paul Jenkins International Very Special Arts Festival poster, 1994 hand signed and dated by Paul Jenkins Measures: 37 inches (vertical) x 25 inches (horizontal) Ships rolled in a tub...

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1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Offset, Ballpoint Pen, Lithograph

PHENOMENA Chinese Light Chalice 1989 Abstract Expressionist Watercolor, framed
PHENOMENA Chinese Light Chalice 1989 Abstract Expressionist Watercolor, framed

PHENOMENA Chinese Light Chalice 1989 Abstract Expressionist Watercolor, framed

By Paul Jenkins

Located in New York, NY

As a teen, Paul Jenkins worked with ceramicist James Weldon which led to a fascination with glazes; Jenkins cultivated and eventually achieved a similar effect in his paintings by mi...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Paper

Phenomena Royal House, Abstract Gouache on Paper, Late 20th Century
Phenomena Royal House, Abstract Gouache on Paper, Late 20th Century

Phenomena Royal House, Abstract Gouache on Paper, Late 20th Century

By Paul Jenkins

Located in New York, NY

Paul Jenkins American, 1923–2012 Paul Jenkins’s intuitive, chance-based painting techniques helped pioneer new approaches to Abstract Expressionism. Jenkins made his vibrant composi...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Phenomena Entreat the Caves by Paul Jenkins - Abstract Expressionist painting
Phenomena Entreat the Caves by Paul Jenkins - Abstract Expressionist painting

Phenomena Entreat the Caves by Paul Jenkins - Abstract Expressionist painting

By Paul Jenkins

Located in London, GB

Phenomena Entreat the Caves by Paul Jenkins (1923-2012) Acrylic on canvas 61 x 50 cm (24 x 19 ³/₄ inches) Signed lower left, Paul Jenkins Executed in 1998-2001 Provenance: Private c...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Phenomena High Born by Paul Jenkins - Abstract painting
Phenomena High Born by Paul Jenkins - Abstract painting

Phenomena High Born by Paul Jenkins - Abstract painting

By Paul Jenkins

Located in London, GB

*PLEASE NOTE UK BUYERS WILL ONLY PAY 5% VAT ON THIS PURCHASE. Once an order is placed we will arrange the VAT of 20% to be reduced to 5% Phenomena High Born by Paul Jenkins (1923-20...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Untitled
Untitled

Paul JenkinsUntitled, 1971

$22,000

H 42 in W 30 in

Untitled

By Paul Jenkins

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Paul Jenkins Untitled, 1971 conveys a strong sense of movement through a bold central composition dominated by shades of yellow, purple and black. Surrounded by a white background, t...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Phenomena Celtic Fire Torc by Paul Jenkins - Abstract painting
Phenomena Celtic Fire Torc by Paul Jenkins - Abstract painting

Phenomena Celtic Fire Torc by Paul Jenkins - Abstract painting

By Paul Jenkins

Located in London, GB

Phenomena Celtic Fire Torc by Paul Jenkins (1923-2012) Acrylic on canvas 76 x 61 cm (29⁷/₈ x 24 inches) Signed lower left Paul Jenkins Signed, dated and titled on the reverse Execute...

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1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Phenomena Spectrum Guardian by Paul Jenkins, Abstract Expressionist artist
Phenomena Spectrum Guardian by Paul Jenkins, Abstract Expressionist artist

Phenomena Spectrum Guardian by Paul Jenkins, Abstract Expressionist artist

By Paul Jenkins

Located in London, GB

Phenomena Spectrum Guardian by Paul Jenkins (1923 - 2012) Acrylic on canvas 76 x 101.5 cm (29 ⁷/₈ x 40 inches) Signed lower middle Paul Jenkins Executed in 1970 Provenance: Galleri...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

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Born in Kansas City, the multimedia artist, poet and playwright Paul Jenkins began his studies at Kansas City Art Institute and the Art Students League in New York City. After his discharge from military service at the end of February 1946, he briefly studied playwriting with dramatist George McCalmon at the Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh. Thereafter, Jenkins spent four years studying with Japanese-American artist Yasuo Kuniyoshi in New York City. His first solo exhibitions were held at Studio Paul Facchetti in Paris in 1954 and the Martha Graham Gallery in New York City in 1956. Over the past 30 years, numerous retrospectives have been curated across the globe and Jenkins’s work can be found in national collections from Europe and the United States to Israel, Australia and Japan. 

The diversity of Jenkins’s work springs from a wealth of eclectic influences. Some of his earliest works included what he called "interior landscapes” influenced by ancient natural forms. Frequent student visits to the Frick Collection in New York fostered a love of the great masters, while trips to the renowned Eastern collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City evoked powerful responses to a monumental Chinese fresco of Buddha, polychrome sculptures of the enlightened Bodhisattva, the Buddhist goddess of mercy Kuan-Yin, Indian bronzes of Hindu god Shiva and statues of meditative Buddhist lohans. Serving in the US Naval Air Corps during the Second World War, Jenkins painted watercolours of Japanese Kabuki dancers and read the ancient Chinese poetic teachings of the I Ching and Lao Tse Tung’s Tao Te Ching, described by him as "masterpieces in simplicity.” Jenkins’s discovery of psychoanalyst Carl Jung’s book Psychology and Alchemy was as illuminating for his practice as were formative meetings with dancer Martha Graham, architect Frank Lloyd Wright and Abstract Expressionist painters Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock and Barnett Newman. 

Concerned with colour and texture, nearness and distance as well as reality and mysticism, Jenkins’s work — considered to be part of the second wave of Abstract Expressionism — is a spiritual meditation on the nature of chance, balance, synchronicity, change and transformation. His ejection from an early art class in Kansas City for eating the still life appears instructive: "For me the pear is to be eaten and experienced, not painted.” Jenkins sought to reject the traditional Neo-Platonic approach to art as well as life in favour of a Taoist concern for the “present moment.” In this sense his paintings become spiritual reflections on the transitory present, life merely a rippled dance upon the water’s surface. Jenkins’s death in 2012 and the subsequent release of important works onto the market by his estate increased global interest in his work and they have grown in value and popularity. Jenkins’s works can be found in public and private collections worldwide.

(Biography provided by Stern Pissarro Gallery)