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Alan Shields Paintings

American, 1944-2005
Alan Shields (1944 - 2005) is known for making art out of just about anything, often using sewing techniques coupled with painting, tie-dying, or wire bending. The critic Robert Hughes called Shields, "a brilliant bricoleur." Shields came to the notice of the art world virtually overnight after an exhibition in 1969 at the Paula Cooper Gallery, New York. By the mid-70's Shields was a focus of the contemporary art world and in 1973 was featured on the cover of Artforum. Today Shields' work can be found in the collections of many major American museums, including the Smithsonian Institute in Washington and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
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Artist: Alan Shields
Alan Shields - Well My Dear Set #14 Finger in Mouth Blues Signed painting Framed

Alan Shields - Well My Dear Set #14 Finger in Mouth Blues Signed painting Framed

By Alan Shields

Located in New York, NY

Acrylic and watercolor gouache on paper Pencil signed and titled on the verso Provenance: Paula Cooper Gallery (with original label verso) Unique Frame included: This work has been e...

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1970s Abstract Alan Shields Paintings

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Watercolor, Graphite

Salmon Series #3

Salmon Series #3

By Alan Shields

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Artwork size (without frame): 22"h x 17.5"w Etching on paper in frame with plexi

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2010s Abstract Alan Shields Paintings

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Alan Shields paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Alan Shields paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Alan Shields in cord, fabric, mixed media and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1970s and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Alan Shields paintings, so small editions measuring 24 inches across are available. Alan Shields paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $15,000 and tops out at $15,000, while the average work can sell for $15,000.