Donald Sultan Art
American, b. 1951
Donald Sultan is a distinguished painter, sculptor, and printmaker who rose to prominence in the late 1970s as part of the “New Image” movement in New York City.
Sultan has a unique artistic method and innovative approach to traditional subject matter. Known as Abstract Representation, Sultan’s paintings, prints and other art are characterized by the use of geometric black forms set against organic areas of bright color, thus bringing an abstract sensibility to his iconographic images of still life. Throughout his career he has revisited and reinvented still life, using images of lemons, poppies, playing cards, fruits, flowers, and other objects. Sultan’s lemons, a recurrent theme in his artworks, have in fact become an iconic image all over the world.
“All of the images of those dark pictures are really about the architecture in the paintings; they seem so massive and strong and permanent, but nothing is permanent,” Sultan has said. “The image in the front is very fragile, but it conveys the loaded meaning of everything that is contained in the painting.”
Sultan is considered to be at the forefront of contemporary art. Although his paintings are often classified as landscapes and still lifes, Sultan states that they are first and foremost abstracts. Besides paintings, drawings, and sculptures, he has created many editions. Sultan’s prints are unique: he uses specific materials like “flocking” to create expressive and powerful prints that are reminiscent of his forceful paintings. Since his first solo exhibition in 1977, Sultan’s artistic career has progressed rapidly; his works are part of the most prominent public and private collections to be found across the globe.
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Style: Abstract
Artist: Donald Sultan
Lantern Flowers (Blue and White)Color silkscreen with over-printed flocking on R
By Donald Sultan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Donald Sultan (Born 1951)
Lantern Flowers (Blue and White), 2017
Color silkscreen with over-printed flocking on Rising, 2-ply museum board
32 x 32 in.
Edition 34 of 50
Signed by arti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Color, Screen
Lantern Flowers (Red and Black)Color silkscreen with flocking 2-ply museum board
By Donald Sultan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Donald Sultan (Born 1951)
Lantern Flowers (Red and Black), 2017
Color silkscreen with over-printed flocking on Rising, 2-ply museum board
32 x 32 in.
Edition 34 of 50
Signed by artis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Color, Screen
Big Yellow Poppies, 2015
By Donald Sultan
Located in Fairfield, CT
Donald Sultan (born 1951), is one of the leading American contemporary still life artists. He currently lives and works in New York.
Sultan has been given numerous exhibitions dedica...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Donald Sultan Art
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Steel
Two Dogs Pass, Large Four Part Abstract Painting by Donald Sultan 1988
By Donald Sultan
Located in Long Island City, NY
A monumental unique painting in four 48 x 48 inch panels by Donald Sultan.
Artist: Donald Sultan, American (1951 - )
Title: Two Dog Pass
Year: January 12th, 1988
Medium: Tar and L...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Donald Sultan Art
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Latex, Wood, Tar
Black Poppies, Sept 7, 2022 (Ed: 23/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
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2010s Abstract Donald Sultan Art
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Screen
French Stacks
By Donald Sultan
Located in Fairlawn, OH
French Stacks
Linocut printed in color
Unsigned
Stamped verso “Imprimerie Arnera Archives/Non Signe”
Printer: Jaime Arnera, Vallarius, France (their stamp verso)
Condition: Printed ...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Donald Sultan Art
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Linocut
Two Pears a Lemon and an Egg by Donald Sultan
By Donald Sultan
Located in Hinsdale, IL
DONALD SULTAN
(b. 1951)
Two Pears a Lemon and an Egg
Screenprint in colors on Arches 88 paper, 1994
Sheet Size: 22” x 23”, full margins.
Impression 67...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Donald Sultan Art
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Screen
Silver Poppies, Aug 17, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Screen
Blue Poppies, Sept 7, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
Category
2010s Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Screen
Blue Poppies, Aug 17, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
Category
2010s Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Screen
Mimosa with green, Nov 2, 2022
By Donald Sultan
Located in Fairfield, CT
Archival pigment ink print on 315 gsm fine art paper
Edition 100
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Donald Sultan Art
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Archival Ink, Archival Paper
Yellow Poppies, Sept 7, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
Category
2010s Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Screen
Squash from "Fruits and Flowers"
By Donald Sultan
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Squash is a 1991 serigraph printed by Donald Sultan from a larger series entitled, "Fruits and Flowers". Donald Sultan created the eight piece portfolio "Fruits and Flowers" between ...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Donald Sultan Art
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Screen
Silver Poppies, Sept 7, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
Category
2010s Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Screen
Red Poppies, Aug 17, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Screen
Red Poppies, Sept 7, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
Category
2010s Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Screen
White Poppies, Aug 17, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
Category
2010s Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Screen
Yellow Poppies, Aug 17, 2022 (Ed: 22/50)
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He is particularly well-known for large-scale still life paintings, and one of the first to employ a wide range of ind...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Screen
Butterflies, January 25, 2006
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
“Butterflies, January 25, 2006”
Serigraph on Paper
22-color silkscreen with tar-like texture on 2-ply museum board
Edition 46 of 75
Signed, titled, dated an...
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Early 2000s Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Screen
Original "Lilies" by Donald Sultan
By Donald Sultan
Located in Hinsdale, IL
Donald K. Sultan
(b. 1951)
"Lilies"
Screenprint in colors on arches 88 wove paper, 1998
Sheet size 24 x 20 inches
Ed. 47 of 70
Initialed, numbered, dated, and titled in pencil alo...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Screen
Monarchs, January 24, 2006
By Donald Sultan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
“Monarchs, January 24, 2006”
Serigraph on Paper
22-color silkscreen with tar-like texture on 2-ply museum board
Edition 46 of 75
Signed, titled, dated and initialed by artist
Donald...
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Early 2000s Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Screen
Monarchs, Donald Sultan, 22-color silkscreen with flocking
By Donald Sultan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Donald Sultan (Born 1951)
Monarchs, Jan 24, 2006, 2006
22-color silkscreen with tar-like texture on 2-ply museum board
The flocked background is over-printed with two passes of black...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Screen
Lantern Flowers (Yellow and White)Color silkscreen with over-printed flocking on
By Donald Sultan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Donald Sultan (Born 1951)
Lantern Flowers (Yellow and White), 2017
Color silkscreen with over-printed flocking on Rising, 2-ply museum board
32 x 32 in.
Edition 34 of 50
Signed by ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Color, Screen
Three Black Lantern Flowers, 2017, Shaped aluminum with black powder coat
By Donald Sultan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Donald Sultan (Born 1951)
Three Black Lantern Flowers, 2017
Shaped Aluminum with Black Powder Coat
54 x 31 in.
Edition of 16
Aluminum is 3/16 inches (.5 cm)
Attaches to wall with 2 b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Metal
Big Yellow, Donald Sultan, color silkscreen with enamel ink and tar like texture
By Donald Sultan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Donald Sultan (Born 1951)
Big Yellow, September 14, 2014, 2014
Color silkscreen with enamel inks and tar-like texture
60 x 60 in.
AP 12/15 aside from the edition of 30
Signed, titled...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Donald Sultan Art
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Screen
Black Poppies Sculpture, 2017, Shaped aluminum with black powder coat on polishe
By Donald Sultan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Donald Sultan (Born 1951)
BLACK POPPIES
Year: 2017
Medium: Shaped aluminum with black powder coat on polished aluminum base
Size: 24.5 x 24 x 3.5 inches (62 x 61 x 8.9 cm)
Edition: 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Donald Sultan Art
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Metal
Black Lantern Flowers, Shaped Aluminum with black powder coat on polished aluminu
By Donald Sultan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Donald Sultan (Born 1951)
Black Lantern Flowers, 2018
Shaped Aluminum with black powder coat on polished aluminum base
28 x 21.5 x 4 in.
Edition 16 of 25
Signed on base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Metal
Butterflies, Donald Sultan, 20-color silkscreen with flocking
By Donald Sultan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Donald Sultan (Born 1951)
Butterflies, Jan 24, 2006, 2006
22-color silkscreen with tar-like texture on 2-ply museum board
The flocked background is over-printed with two passes of bl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Screen
White Tulips and Vase, Donald Sultan, Painted aluminum on polished aluminum base
By Donald Sultan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Donald Sultan (Born 1951)
White Tulips and Vase, April 4, 2014, 2014
Painted Aluminum on Polished Aluminum Base
24 x 20 x 3.5 in.
Edition of 25
AP 8 of 10
Signed and numbered on base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Metal
Big Yellow Poppies Sculpture 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) thick painted aluminum, 72x72 in.
By Donald Sultan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Donald Sultan (Born 1951)
BIG YELLOW POPPIES, 2015
Year: 2015
Medium: 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) thick painted aluminum
Size: 72 x 72 inches (183 x 183 cm) on 1.25 x 11.5 x 63 inch base (3.2 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Donald Sultan Art
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Metal
Blue Flower
By Donald Sultan
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Donald Sultan (American, born 1951)
Title: Blue Flower
Year: 1991
Medium: Color silkscreen and lithograph
Edition: Numbered 31/125 in pencil
Paper: Arches 88
Image size: 12 x 12 inches
paper Size: 22 x 23 inches
Signature: Hand signed in pencil by the artist
Publisher: Parasol Editions Press L.T.D. Portland, Oregon.
Condition: Excellent
Frame: Unframed
Description: From the suite, Fruits
Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker, well-known for large-scale still life paintings and the use of industrial materials such as tar, enamel, spackle and vinyl tiles. He has been exhibiting internationally in prominent museums and galleries, and his works are included in important museum collections all over the globe. Donald Sultan rose...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Lithograph, Screen
Pears
By Donald Sultan
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Donald Sultan (American, born 1951)
Title: Pears
Year: 1991
Medium: Color silkscreen and lithograph
Edition: Numbered 31/125 in pencil
Paper: Arches 88
Image size: 12 x 12 inches
paper Size: 22 x 23 inches
Signature: Hand signed in pencil by the artist
Publisher: Parasol Editions Press L.T.D. Portland, Oregon.
Condition: Excellent
Frame: Unframed
Description: From the suite, Fruits
Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker, well-known for large-scale still life paintings and the use of industrial materials such as tar, enamel, spackle and vinyl tiles. He has been exhibiting internationally in prominent museums and galleries, and his works are included in important museum collections all over the globe. Donald Sultan rose...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Lithograph, Screen
Flowers
By Donald Sultan
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled, Flower, 1990 is a color silkscreen and lithograph on Arches 88 paper, by artist Donald Sultan (American, b. 1951) It is hand signed and numbered 31/125 in pencil by the artist. It was published by Parasol Editions Press L.T.D. Portland, Oregon. From the suite,Fruits. It is beautifully framed in a wood maple custom frame, with bevel and fabric matting.
Donald Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and print maker, well-known for large-scale still life paintings and the use of industrial materials such as tar, enamel, spackle and vinyl tiles. He has been exhibiting internationally in prominent museums and galleries, and his works are included in important museum collections all over the globe. Donald Sultan rose...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Lithograph, Screen
Lemons, Tulip, Vase
By Donald Sultan
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
For more than thirty years, Donald Sultan has experimented with and expanded still life painting. He takes familiar objects such as flowers, fruits, playing cards, and factory sites,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Donald Sultan Art
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Mixed Media
"Oranges July 4 1991" Modern Abstract Geometric Black and White Charcoal Drawing
By Donald Sultan
Located in Houston, TX
Modern black and white charcoal still life drawing by iconic abstract artist Donald Sultan. The work features a dynamic composition of circular forms set against a white background. The rich black tones, emblematic of Sultan's work, make this work pop. Titled, dated, and signed along top margin. Currently hung in a complementary black floating frame.
Dimensions Without Frame: H 48 in. x W 60 in.
Artist Biography: Born in 1951 in Asheville, North Carolina, Donald Sultan rose...
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1990s Abstract Geometric Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Lemons, Tulip, Vase
By Donald Sultan
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Signed by the artist in pencil left vertical margin.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Donald Sultan Art
Materials
Mixed Media
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