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John von Wicht Art

American, 1888-1970
John von Wicht John von Wicht (German American, 1888–1970) was known for his vibrant, geometric abstractions and later, more expressive compositions. Born in Malente, Germany, von Wicht began his art training at a young age, apprenticing in a painting and decorating shop and later studying lithography, stained glass, and mosaics at the Royal School of Fine and Applied Arts in Berlin. After World War I, he emigrated to the United States in 1923, where he initially worked in stained glass and mosaics. He settled in Brooklyn Heights, and quickly became involved in the American art scene. He exhibited with the American Abstract Artists group and in numerous solo shows in the 1940s, and gained some recognition. His work evolved from structured geometric abstractions to a freer, more emotive style, often inspired by the New York Harbor, where he served as a supply barge captain during World War II.
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Artist: John von Wicht
'Abstract in Saffron and Tourmaline', New York School, WPA
By John von Wicht
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'V. Wicht' for John Von Wicht (German-American, 1888-1970) and painted circa 1965. Born in Germany, this abstract expressionist painter, muralist, printmaker, mo...
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1960s Abstract John von Wicht Art

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Canvas, Oil

Untitled Abstraction
By John von Wicht
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled Abstrraction Gouache, watercolor and pigments on paper, c. 1960 Signed lower right in pencil (see photo) Image: 17 x 22 inches Sheet: 25 1/4 x 29 3/4 inches Frame: 25 1/4 x ...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist John von Wicht Art

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Watercolor

Deep as the Night, an oil painting by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
This work is one of a group of over 100 works personally selected by the artist, and gifted to a close personal friend in 1969. Exhibited: 1967 National Academy Annual Exhibition -...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist John von Wicht Art

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Canvas, Oil

Untitled-009 Abstraction in Reds mixed media painting by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
One of a group of over 100 works personally selected by the artist and gifted to a close personal friend in 1969, this work was never matted, framed, glued, taped or exposed to light...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist John von Wicht Art

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Paper, Mixed Media

Abstract Composition
By John von Wicht
Located in Sheffield, MA
John Von Wicht American, 1888-1970 Abstract Composition Oil & mix media on Paper 19 by 25 in. W/frame 30 ½ by 36 ½ in. Signed lower right Johannes Von Wicht was born in Malente, ...
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1960s Abstract John von Wicht Art

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Mixed Media

Improvisation, Blue-Brown, Abstract Expressionist Lithograph by John von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Long Island City, NY
John von Wicht, American (1888 - 1970) - Improvisation, Blue-Brown, Year: circa 1965, Medium: Lithograph, signed, titled and numbered in pencil, Edition: 2/15, Image Size: 17 x 8...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist John von Wicht Art

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Lithograph

Harbor Party, Modern Gouache by John von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Long Island City, NY
Harbor Party by John von Wicht, German (1888–1970) Date: circa 1965 Gouache and Pastel on Japon, signed in pencil lower right Size: 15.5 x 23 in. (39.37 x 58.42 cm) Frame Size: 22 x ...
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1960s Modern John von Wicht Art

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Gouache, Oil Pastel

Untitled
By John von Wicht
Located in New York, NY
Oil, gouache and color crayons on paper. Signed i, v. Wicht, lower right recto. Provenance: private collection, Chicago, IL.
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1960s Abstract Expressionist John von Wicht Art

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Crayon, Oil, Gouache

Untitled
By John von Wicht
Located in Summit, NJ
Gorgeous large scale oil on paper by John von Wicht. Unframed, the piece measures 42.5 high by 33.25 wide. Signed lower right. There are two other pieces by von Wicht that would com...
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1960s Abstract John von Wicht Art

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Paper, Oil, Mixed Media

Red's Moving abstract oil painting by John von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
Red's Moving OIl on canvas, 24" x 32" 25.75" x 34" x 1.75" framed Signed "V. Wicht" lower right. Inscribed and titled verso "John Von Wicht / Red's Moving / 24 x 32 / 1962". About t...
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1960s Abstract John von Wicht Art

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Canvas, Oil

Untitled-113 mixed media abstraction on paper by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
One of a group of over 100 works personally selected by the artist and gifted to a close personal friend in 1969, this work was never matted, framed, glued, taped or exposed to light...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist John von Wicht Art

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Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled-005 mixed media on paper by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
This abstract artwork is one of a group of over 100 pieces personally selected by the artist, and gifted to a close personal friend in 1969. Please note this painting was never matte...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist John von Wicht Art

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Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled-059 mixed media on paper by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
This abstract artwork is one of a group of over 100 pieces personally selected by the artist, and gifted to a close personal friend in 1969. Please note that this painting was never ...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist John von Wicht Art

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Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled-052 mixed media on paper by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
This abstract artwork is one of a group of over 100 pieces personally selected by the artist, and gifted to a close personal friend in 1969. Please note that this painting was never ...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist John von Wicht Art

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Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled-055 mixed media abstraction by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
What is exceptional about this artwork is that it has never been matted, framed, glued, taped or exposed to light. It is one of a group of over 100 pieces personally selected by the...
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1960s Abstract John von Wicht Art

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Paper, Mixed Media

Conflict, 1941 gouache by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
Conflict (1941) Gouache on paper 20" x 12" 27 ½" x 19 ¼" x 1 ½" framed Signed "V. Wicht" lower right. An important work from the artist's "Force" series, which were executed in hom...
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1940s Abstract John von Wicht Art

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Paper, Gouache

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After the Party (cubist still life painting)
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Located in Wilton Manors, FL
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H 14.5 in W 11 in D 1 in
Untitled (Abstraction)
By John von Wicht
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Signed lower right "Wicht"
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