Adja Yunkers Paintings

Adja Yunkers was an American abstract painter and printmaker. He was born in Riga, Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire in 1900. Yunkers studied art in Leningrad, Berlin, Paris and London. He lived in Paris for 14 years and then moved to Stockholm in 1939. In Stockholm, he published and edited the art magazines ARS magazine and Creation magazine. Yunkers died in New York City in 1983.

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Adja Yunkers Expressionist Painting

$2,500

Adja Yunkers Expressionist Painting

By Adja Yunkers

Located in New York, NY

Gouache and ink on mat board by Adja Yunkers, signed and dated 1958 on verso. An early work from Yunkers's Abstract Expressionist period, when he was married to art critic Dore Ashton and was part of the circle that congregated at Cedar Tavern. Born in Riga, Russia, Yunkers led a highly cosmopolitan life, studying and working in Leningrad, Berlin, Paris, London, and Stockholm (where he edited and published two art magazines) before settling down in the U.S., primarily in New York City in 1947. A teacher at the New School for Social Research, Yunkers was internationally renowned for his woodblock prints and lithographs, turning to painting--first Expressionist, later Minimalist color fields--in the late 1950's. His work is in the permanent collections of numerous museums, including the Brooklyn Museum, MoMA, the Corcoran Gallery, MFA Boston...

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1950s American Expressionist Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Paint

Adja Yunkers, "Noontime At Midnight" Painting

$18,000

Adja Yunkers, "Noontime At Midnight" Painting

By Adja Yunkers

Located in Dallas, TX

Large painting by Adja Yunkers titled "Noontime At Midnight", 1965. Adja Yunkers was born in Russian Latvia in 1900 and, until his death in 1983 in NYC, lived the peripatetic life ...

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1960s American Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Adja Yunkers "Black and Purple" Painting

$18,000

Adja Yunkers "Black and Purple" Painting

By Adja Yunkers

Located in Dallas, TX

Large painting by Adja Yunkers titled "Black and Purple", 1970. Adja Yunkers was born in Russian Latvia in 1900 and, until his death in 1983 in NYC, lived the peripatetic life that ...

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1970s American Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Ships at Sunset Oil Painting on Board

$1,195

H 10.5 in W 12.5 in D 2 in

Ships at Sunset Oil Painting on Board

Located in Hudson, NY

A petite atmospheric oil painting on artistboard. Ships at sunset are almost in silhouette on the mirror-like water. Set in a cool carved gilt frame.

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Early 20th Century Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Abstract Color Field Painting, Eggplant Purple & Lavender, 1977

$702Sale Price|45% Off

H 36 in W 36 in D 1.5 in

Abstract Color Field Painting, Eggplant Purple & Lavender, 1977

By Franz Kline, Robert Rauschenberg, Cy Twombly

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This richly textured abstract Color Field painting presents a brooding field of deep eggplant purple with lavender and periwinkle tones breaking through the darkness. The layered, cr...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

"Bacchante, " Bold, Richly-Hued Art Deco Painting in Purples and Blues

$2,950

H 10.5 in W 7.75 in D 0.1 in

"Bacchante, " Bold, Richly-Hued Art Deco Painting in Purples and Blues

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Graphically striking and boldly painted in a rich palette of purples, blues and oranges, this high style Art Deco painting by M. H. Forster depicts a female figure with curling tendr...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Gouache

Beach at Deauville Landscape Painting, French Impressionist, Antique

$3,800

H 11 in W 16 in D 2 in

Beach at Deauville Landscape Painting, French Impressionist, Antique

Located in Queens, NY

Copy of French Impressionist landscape painting "Beach at Deauville" showing people at the beach with a town in the distance

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Late 20th Century French Victorian Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Paint

Goldberg 1960s New York School Purple and Silver Abstract Expressionist Painting

$895

H 35.75 in W 25.75 in D 1.5 in

Goldberg 1960s New York School Purple and Silver Abstract Expressionist Painting

By Cy Twombly, Robert Rauschenberg, Franz Kline

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Original abstract painting, signed “Goldberg.” This piece parallels Abstract Expressionist work from the New York School active during the same period. It is signed on the back “Gold...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

"Spanish Dancer At Night, " Vibrant Art Deco Painting in Carmen, Purple and Green

$1,950

H 18.75 in W 14.75 in D 0.5 in

"Spanish Dancer At Night, " Vibrant Art Deco Painting in Carmen, Purple and Green

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This quintessential Art Deco image, executed in a brilliant palette of Carmen, pale purple, rose and green, depicts a wide-eyed and exotic Spanish woman with bright red hair ornament and a rose clenched in her mouth. Surrounding her is a lush Art...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Paint

Large Expressionist Oil Painting of Birch Trees, 1980's

$2,681

H 29.14 in W 53.15 in D 0.99 in

Large Expressionist Oil Painting of Birch Trees, 1980's

Located in London, GB

A vibrant and highly expressive landscape painting depicting a cluster of birch trees set against a richly coloured ground of vivid pinks, greens, and deep reds, receding into a dark...

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Late 20th Century European Expressionist Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Framed Lithograph by Adja Yunkers

$2,400

H 18.5 in W 22.5 in D 1.75 in

Framed Lithograph by Adja Yunkers

By Adja Yunkers

Located in New York, NY

Framed Lithograph by Adja Yunkers, circa 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Paper

Ivanilde Brunow Abstract Painting "Paris at Dusk"

$3,200Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 24 in W 24 in D 1.15 in

Ivanilde Brunow Abstract Painting "Paris at Dusk"

By Ivanilde Brunow

Located in New York, NY

Stunning abstract painting by Brazilian artist Ivanilde Brunow called "Paris at Dusk". It's beautiful color palette conjures up the city of lights at dus...

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Early 2000s American Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

"The Harvest", Art Deco Painting with Male Laborer in Blue and Purple

$3,200

H 14 in W 9.5 in D 0.25 in

"The Harvest", Art Deco Painting with Male Laborer in Blue and Purple

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Gloriously painted in a palette of blue, purple, white and yellow, this painting by Jocke Åkerblom depicts a laborer in the field, wielding his scythe, with a glorious sky above that...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Paint

"Woman at Table" Oil Painting by Eugene de Sala

$4,751

H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in

"Woman at Table" Oil Painting by Eugene de Sala

By Eugène de Sala

Located in Kastrup, DK

Eugene de Sala (Danish, 1899-1989) This oil painting by Eugene de Sala, created between 1925 and 1930, measures 82 x 60 cm and depicts a woman sitting at a table. It is believed that...

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1920s European Modern Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Canvas

Abstract Black and White Artwork Painting

$675

H 21.5 in W 21.5 in D 2 in

Abstract Black and White Artwork Painting

Located in New York, NY

A black and white abstract painting, New York, 2015. The unsigned artwork/painting is on a wood canvas which can be positioned or hung by any of its sides giving the piece four diffe...

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2010s American Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Previously Available Items

Untitled Abstract Painting by Adja Yunkers

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H 74 in W 64.5 in D 2.5 in

Untitled Abstract Painting by Adja Yunkers

By Adja Yunkers

Located in New York, NY

Untitled abstract painting by Adja Yunkers. Collage with acrylic, signed and dated 1969.

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1960s American Expressionist Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Paint

Adja Yunkers Acrylic Collage "Devore Parla Lumierre", USA 1973

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H 52.5 in W 48 in D 1 in

Adja Yunkers Acrylic Collage "Devore Parla Lumierre", USA 1973

By Adja Yunkers

Located in New York, NY

Adja Yunkers (1900–1983) was an abstract painter and printmaker. Born in Latvia Yunkers lived and studied extensively in Leningrad, Berlin, Paris, and London. He lived in Paris for 1...

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1970s American Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Canvas

Adja Yunkers "Composition Vll" Acrylic on Canvas, USA 1969

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H 79 in W 51 in D 2 in

Adja Yunkers "Composition Vll" Acrylic on Canvas, USA 1969

By Adja Yunkers

Located in New York, NY

Adja Yunkers (1900–1983) was an abstract painter and printmaker. Born in Latvia Yunkers lived and studied extensively in Leningrad, Berlin, Paris, and London. He lived in Paris for 1...

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1970s American Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Canvas

Adja Yunkers "The Blues 1" Signed Acrylic on Board Painting, USA 1980

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H 16 in W 12 in D 1 in

Adja Yunkers "The Blues 1" Signed Acrylic on Board Painting, USA 1980

By Adja Yunkers

Located in New York, NY

Adja Yunkers (1900–1983) was an abstract painter and printmaker. Born in Latvia Yunkers lived and studied extensively in Leningrad, Berlin, Paris and London. He lived in Paris for 14...

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1980s American Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

Adja Yunkers "Icon XX" Framed Oil on Paper, USA, 1970s

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H 17 in W 13.75 in D 1.5 in

Adja Yunkers "Icon XX" Framed Oil on Paper, USA, 1970s

By Adja Yunkers

Located in New York, NY

An intriguing work by an intriguing artist. Born in Latvia Yunkers lived and studied extensively in Leningrad, Berlin, Paris, and London. He lived in Paris for 14 years, and then mov...

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1970s American Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Paper

Adja Yunkers "Untitled" Acrylic on Board Painting USA, Signed and Dated 1968

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H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in

Adja Yunkers "Untitled" Acrylic on Board Painting USA, Signed and Dated 1968

By Adja Yunkers

Located in New York, NY

Adja Yunkers (1900–1983) was an abstract painter and printmaker. Born in Latvia Yunkers lived and studied extensively in Leningrad, Berlin, Paris, and London. He lived in Paris for 1...

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1960s American Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

Adja Yunkers Collage "Pompeii Vlll", USA 1980

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H 16 in W 29 in D 1 in

Adja Yunkers Collage "Pompeii Vlll", USA 1980

By Adja Yunkers

Located in New York, NY

Adja Yunkers (1900–1983) was an abstract painter and printmaker. Born in Latvia Yunkers lived and studied extensively in Leningrad, Berlin, Paris, and London. He lived in Paris for 1...

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1980s American Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Adja Yunkers Oil Canvas Board Pueblo XXIV Abstract Blue Black Signed USA, 1970s

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H 31 in W 25 in D 1.5 in

Adja Yunkers Oil Canvas Board Pueblo XXIV Abstract Blue Black Signed USA, 1970s

By Adja Yunkers

Located in New York, NY

Adja Yunkers oil canvas board Pueblo XXIV abstract blue black signed USA, 1970s. Framed with glossy black wood molding. Signed on lower right front and dated and signed on verso.

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1970s American Modern Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

Adja Yunkers Painting Acrylic on Canvas Purple Plum Abstract Signed, USA, 1980s

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H 31.25 in W 27.25 in D 1.25 in

Adja Yunkers Painting Acrylic on Canvas Purple Plum Abstract Signed, USA, 1980s

By Adja Yunkers

Located in New York, NY

Adja Yunkers painting acrylic on canvas abstract signed, USA, 1980s. Yunkers, 1900-1983, was primarily known as a printmaker and painter who used soft lyrical colors, balanced to int...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Adja Yunkers Abstract Collage

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H 31 in W 41 in D 2 in

Adja Yunkers Abstract Collage

By Adja Yunkers

Located in New York, NY

Acrylic and paper collage on board by abstract artist Adja Yunkers (1900-1983), executed in 1971. Born in Riga, Russia, Yunkers led a highly cosmopolitan life, studying and working i...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper, Wood

"Doors of Memory" Painting by Adja Yunkers

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H 58 in W 48 in D 3 in

"Doors of Memory" Painting by Adja Yunkers

By Adja Yunkers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Doors of Memory." Acrylic collage on canvas Signed and dated verso 1978. From the collection of Adja Yunkers.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Acrylic

Abstract Collage by Adja Yunkers

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H 41.5 in W 31 in D 1.75 in

Abstract Collage by Adja Yunkers

By Adja Yunkers

Located in New York, NY

Acrylic collage on board titled "Drawing # XX" by Russian/American painter and printmaker Adja Yunkers (1900-1983), executed in 1976. Born in Riga, Russia, Yunkers led a highly cosmo...

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1970s American Minimalist Vintage Adja Yunkers Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

Adja Yunkers paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Adja Yunkers paintings are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Adja Yunkers paintings, although blue editions of this piece are particularly popular. Prices for Adja Yunkers paintings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,500 and can go as high as $30,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,000.