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Modular Color Series Modern Art by Robert Kidd, c 1980s
Modular Color Series Modern Art by Robert Kidd, c 1980s

Modular Color Series Modern Art by Robert Kidd, c 1980s

$1,800Sale Price|25% Off

H 50 in W 30 in D 1 in

Modular Color Series Modern Art by Robert Kidd, c 1980s

Located in Toledo, OH

Robert Kidd, circa 1980s. Artwork includes original gallery tags, may be hung vertically or horizontally

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Enormous White Wool Fiber Art from Robert Kidd Studios, circa 1975
Enormous White Wool Fiber Art from Robert Kidd Studios, circa 1975

Enormous White Wool Fiber Art from Robert Kidd Studios, circa 1975

$8,200Sale Price|21% Off

H 101 in W 57 in D 4 in

Enormous White Wool Fiber Art from Robert Kidd Studios, circa 1975

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is very large and wonderful wool fiber art piece accredited to the Robert Kidd studio, circa

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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

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Abstract Steel Kinetic Stabile Standing Sculpture by Artist Terry Lee Dill 2001
Abstract Steel Kinetic Stabile Standing Sculpture by Artist Terry Lee Dill 2001

Abstract Steel Kinetic Stabile Standing Sculpture by Artist Terry Lee Dill 2001

By Terry Lee Dill

Located in Troy, MI

titled and dated to base Original invoice from the Robert Kidd Gallery to accompany purchase 30 inch

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculpt...

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Large Original Abstract Modern Painting, Street Art Multi Color Graffiti Style
Large Original Abstract Modern Painting, Street Art Multi Color Graffiti Style

Large Original Abstract Modern Painting, Street Art Multi Color Graffiti Style

Located in Troy, MI

canvas float mounted on linen Signed to back with original tag from the Robert Kidd Gallery in

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1990s American Post-Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Acrylic, Wood

61x51 Original Mid Century Modern Abstract Acrylic Painting by Ray Frost Fleming
61x51 Original Mid Century Modern Abstract Acrylic Painting by Ray Frost Fleming

61x51 Original Mid Century Modern Abstract Acrylic Painting by Ray Frost Fleming

Located in Troy, MI

, and co founded the notable Robert Kidd Gallery. 61 inch width 51 inch height 2.5 inch depth

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

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Ray Frost Fleming Red & Green Abstract Signed Contemporary Watercolor on Paper
Ray Frost Fleming Red & Green Abstract Signed Contemporary Watercolor on Paper

Ray Frost Fleming Red & Green Abstract Signed Contemporary Watercolor on Paper

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

graduate, notable studio artist, and owner of the Robert Kidd Gallery in Birmingham, Michigan. He was known

Category

20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Paper

Tino Zago, Foghorn Time, 1984 Acrylic on Canvas 42 x 138" O K Harris
Tino Zago, Foghorn Time, 1984 Acrylic on Canvas 42 x 138" O K Harris

Tino Zago, Foghorn Time, 1984 Acrylic on Canvas 42 x 138" O K Harris

By Milo Baughman

Located in Camden, ME

, California State University Los Angeles, Galleria d’Arte S. Stefano (Venice), and Robert Kidd Gallery

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Daniel Douke (American, b. 1943) Romeo & Juliet Cigar Box Acrylic Painting C.
Daniel Douke (American, b. 1943) Romeo & Juliet Cigar Box Acrylic Painting C.

Daniel Douke (American, b. 1943) Romeo & Juliet Cigar Box Acrylic Painting C.

By Daniel Douke

Located in Long Island City, NY

, Helander/Rubenstein Gallery, Palm Beach, FL 1984-85 New Realism, Robert I. Kidd Galleries, Birmingham, MI

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Mid-Century Modern Robert Kidd Handwoven Wool Fiber Wall Art Abstract, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Robert Kidd Handwoven Wool Fiber Wall Art Abstract, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Robert Kidd Handwoven Wool Fiber Wall Art Abstract, 1970s

By Robert L. Kidd

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a magnificent, framed, handwoven, abstract fiber wall art, by Robert Kidd

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Natural Fiber

Mid-Century Modern Handwoven Wool Fiber Wall Art Abstract 1970s Robert Kidd Era
Mid-Century Modern Handwoven Wool Fiber Wall Art Abstract 1970s Robert Kidd Era

Mid-Century Modern Handwoven Wool Fiber Wall Art Abstract 1970s Robert Kidd Era

By Robert L. Kidd

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an interesting, handwoven, abstract fiber wall art, attributed to Robert

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

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Contemporary Robert Kidd Signed Dated Raku Ceramic Pottery, 1986
Contemporary Robert Kidd Signed Dated Raku Ceramic Pottery, 1986

Contemporary Robert Kidd Signed Dated Raku Ceramic Pottery, 1986

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a marvelous, Raku ceramic piece, signed and dated on the bottom by Robert

Category

Vintage 1980s American Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Mixed-Media Torn Paper Collage Gray and Brown by Robert Kidd
Modern Mixed-Media Torn Paper Collage Gray and Brown by Robert Kidd

Modern Mixed-Media Torn Paper Collage Gray and Brown by Robert Kidd

Located in Toledo, OH

Modern mixed-media torn paper collage by Robert Kidd in brown and gray. Very nice condition

Category

20th Century North American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

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1970s Robert Kidd Handwoven Wool Area Rug Wall Hanging 5.5' x 8.5'
1970s Robert Kidd Handwoven Wool Area Rug Wall Hanging 5.5' x 8.5'

1970s Robert Kidd Handwoven Wool Area Rug Wall Hanging 5.5' x 8.5'

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A 1970s Robert Kidd handwoven rug/wall hanging. This gorgeous textile from Robert Kidd features a

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1970s Robert Kidd Handwoven Wool Area Rug Wall Hanging 9' x 11'
1970s Robert Kidd Handwoven Wool Area Rug Wall Hanging 9' x 11'

1970s Robert Kidd Handwoven Wool Area Rug Wall Hanging 9' x 11'

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A vintage 1970s Robert Kidd handwoven area rug/wall hanging. This is a jaw-dropping 1970s area rug

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Caucasian Rugs

Materials

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1970s Robert Kidd Colorful Handwoven Wool Rug Wall Hanging 5.5' x 6.5'
1970s Robert Kidd Colorful Handwoven Wool Rug Wall Hanging 5.5' x 6.5'

1970s Robert Kidd Colorful Handwoven Wool Rug Wall Hanging 5.5' x 6.5'

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A Robert Kidd handwoven area rug/wall hanging. This is a stunning pop of 1970s color. This

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Caucasian Rugs

Materials

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1970s Confetti Pillow by Robert L. Kidd
1970s Confetti Pillow by Robert L. Kidd

1970s Confetti Pillow by Robert L. Kidd

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H 22 in W 22 in L 22 in

1970s Confetti Pillow by Robert L. Kidd

By Robert L. Kidd

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An original handwoven confetti pillow by Robert L. Kidd made with twist yarns of varied color

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Upholstery, Yarn

Mid-Century Modern Large Signed Ceramic Vase Vessel Floor Sculpture Kidd Gallery
Mid-Century Modern Large Signed Ceramic Vase Vessel Floor Sculpture Kidd Gallery

Mid-Century Modern Large Signed Ceramic Vase Vessel Floor Sculpture Kidd Gallery

By Robert L. Kidd

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a 1980s piece from the Robert Kidd Gallery studio ceramic floor sculpture

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ray Frost Fleming Untitled Abstract Contemporary Watercolor on Board Framed
Ray Frost Fleming Untitled Abstract Contemporary Watercolor on Board Framed

Ray Frost Fleming Untitled Abstract Contemporary Watercolor on Board Framed

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Robert Kidd Gallery. Dimensions: 52.5 in tall, 64.75 in wide, and 1.5 in deep (framed). In very good

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Paint

Barbara Lynch Zinkel Detroit Renaissance Silk Screen 40/200
Barbara Lynch Zinkel Detroit Renaissance Silk Screen 40/200

Barbara Lynch Zinkel Detroit Renaissance Silk Screen 40/200

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

. Zinkel studied under Robert Kidd, founder of the Robert Kidd Gallery in Birmingham, Mich. and is a former

Category

Vintage 1980s American Prints

Materials

Paper

Contemporary Modern Large Green Oil Painting on Canvas by Maxine Snider, 1994
Contemporary Modern Large Green Oil Painting on Canvas by Maxine Snider, 1994

Contemporary Modern Large Green Oil Painting on Canvas by Maxine Snider, 1994

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

"Presence & Illusion. Purchased from the Robert Kidd Gallery in 1990. In excellent condition. The dimensions

Category

1990s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Barbara Coburn Abstract Contemporary Painting on Paper Panel Screen Room Divider
Barbara Coburn Abstract Contemporary Painting on Paper Panel Screen Room Divider

Barbara Coburn Abstract Contemporary Painting on Paper Panel Screen Room Divider

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

with a formal purity that is both subtle and mesmerizing. (Bio by Robert Kidd Gallery).

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Late 20th Century American Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Ron Isaacs Mourning Dress Signed Acrylic on Birch Plywood Construction Sculpture
Ron Isaacs Mourning Dress Signed Acrylic on Birch Plywood Construction Sculpture

Ron Isaacs Mourning Dress Signed Acrylic on Birch Plywood Construction Sculpture

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

objects." From a private collection. Purchased from Robert Kidd Gallery; original gallery tag on verso

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Vintage 1970s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic, Plywood

Carol Lefkowitz Adagio #22 Signed Modern Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas 1990s
Carol Lefkowitz Adagio #22 Signed Modern Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas 1990s

Carol Lefkowitz Adagio #22 Signed Modern Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas 1990s

By Lefkowitz

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

. Original gallery tag from Robert Kidd gallery on verso. From a private collection. Dimensions: 57.5"h x

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1990s American Paintings

Materials

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Large Richard Saba 1978 abstract titled Lotus
Large Richard Saba 1978 abstract titled Lotus

Large Richard Saba 1978 abstract titled Lotus

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Gallery, Bay Harbor Islands, Florida Robert Kidd Gallery, Birmingham, Michigan 1982 Medici-Berenson

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Vintage 1970s American Paintings

Materials

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Large 6-Foot Robert L. Kidd Wool Fiber Hanging Framed Wall Art 1970's
Large 6-Foot Robert L. Kidd Wool Fiber Hanging Framed Wall Art 1970's

Large 6-Foot Robert L. Kidd Wool Fiber Hanging Framed Wall Art 1970's

By (after) Gustav Klimt, Robert L. Kidd

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This huge 6-foot, captivating abstract wall art is made with wool yarn, by Robert L. Kidd, circa

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

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1985 Trompe L'oeil Acrylic on Canvas by Daniel Douke
1985 Trompe L'oeil Acrylic on Canvas by Daniel Douke

1985 Trompe L'oeil Acrylic on Canvas by Daniel Douke

By Daniel Douke

Located in Treasure Island, CA

The Real Thing, North Miami Museum and Art Center, North Miami, Florida 1984-5 New Realism, Robert L

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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

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