Michael David Paintings

American, b. 1954

Abstract painter Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic, a technique that incorporates heated beeswax and pigment. Considered an inheritor of Abstract Expressionism, David’s abstract work primarily centers on the use of a densely layered surface to facilitate a direct and immediate spiritual experience.

David often incorporates religious iconography and symbolism, art historical themes such as the nude, and contemporary politics into his paintings resulting in a critical dialogue between the layered abstraction of the surface and the integrated representational imagery. Alongside his work on canvas, David has developed a body of studio photography that recreates paintings by Caravaggio, Manet, and Mantegna, among others, in works that confront racism, homophobia, and sexism.

David also works in mixed media and environmental sculpture, still within the horizon of his abiding concerns for sociopolitical questioning through art-making. His work is included in the public collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Denver Art Museum, Jewish Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Edward Albee Foundation and others.

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Artist: Michael David

Michael DavidUntitled No. 63 Abstract Composition Mixed Media, 1987

$18,500

Untitled No. 63 Abstract Composition Mixed Media

By Michael David

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Untitled No 63, abstract composition 1987 Mixed media on wood panel, wax, oil, paper. signed with initials, gallery label. Abstract painter Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic, a technique that incorporates heated beeswax and pigment. Considered an inheritor of Abstract Expressionism, David’s abstract work primarily centers on the use of a densely layered surface to facilitate a direct and immediate spiritual experience. He often incorporates religious iconography and symbolism, art historical themes such as the nude, and contemporary politics into his paintings resulting in a critical dialogue between the layered abstraction of the surface and the integrated representational imagery. Alongside his work on canvas, David has developed a body of studio photography that recreates paintings by Caravaggio, Manet, and Mantegna, among others, in works that confront racism, homophobia, and sexism. David also works in mixed media and environmental sculpture...

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1980s Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Oil, Paper, Wax, Wood Panel

Michael DavidThe Navigator (Large), 2010

$35,000

The Navigator (Large)

By Michael David

Located in Phoenix, AZ

encaustic on Dibond b. 1954, Reno Nevada Abstract painter Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic, which incorporates pigment with heated beeswax. He discovered encau...

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2010s Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Wax, Encaustic

Michael DavidVenus in Furs, 1993

$48,000

Venus in Furs

By Michael David

Located in Phoenix, AZ

b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David's artwork is included in the public collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Guggenheim Museum in New York; the Jewish Museum ...

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1990s Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Mixed Media, Wax, Acrylic

Michael DavidAll Good Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes, 2010

$11,000

All Good Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes

By Michael David

Located in Phoenix, AZ

encaustic on panel b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic on large abstract paintings. A practitioner of Abstract Expressionism, David layers bees...

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2010s Color-Field Michael David Paintings

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Wax, Encaustic, Wood Panel, Oil

Michael DavidAll Good Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes - Giant Tondo, 2010

$60,000

All Good Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes - Giant Tondo

By Michael David

Located in Phoenix, AZ

encaustic on panel b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic on large abstract paintings. A practitioner of Abstract Expressionism, David layers bees...

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2010s Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Wax, Encaustic, Oil, Wood Panel

Michael DavidSand & Sea, 2010

$11,000

Sand & Sea

By Michael David

Located in Phoenix, AZ

encaustic on panel b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic on large abstract paintings. A practitioner of Abstract Expressionism, David layers bees...

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2010s Color-Field Michael David Paintings

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Wood, Wax, Encaustic, Oil

Michael DavidFor SRV (Large), 2010

$35,000

For SRV (Large)

By Michael David

Located in Phoenix, AZ

encaustic on panel b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic on large abstract paintings. A practitioner of Abstract Expressionism, David layers bees...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Michael David Paintings

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Encaustic, Wood Panel, Wax, Oil

Michael DavidThe Navigator (Small), 2010

$11,000

The Navigator (Small)

By Michael David

Located in Phoenix, AZ

encaustic on panel b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic on large abstract paintings. A practitioner of Abstract Expressionism, David layers bees...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Michael David Paintings

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Wood, Panel, Wax, Oil

Andrea BonfilsAndrea Bonfils - Beehives, Painting 2017, 2021

$3,300

H 18 in W 46 in

Andrea Bonfils - Beehives, Painting 2017

By Andrea Bonfils

Located in Stamford, CT

Series: Beehives Beehives, Encaustic Beeswax, Fabric, Beehives Size: 18" x 46"/ 46" x 18" Using unconventional hardware - a blow torch, iron and other heated tools - along with pa...

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2010s Contemporary Michael David Paintings

Materials

Wax, Encaustic, Oil

Mauro OliveiraSpeedy Snoopy (Original Artwork On Wood Panel), 2018

$2,500

H 48 in W 32 in D 1.75 in

Speedy Snoopy (Original Artwork On Wood Panel)

By Mauro Oliveira

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

**STORE CLOSURE - UP TO 80% OFF - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** ***EVERYTHING MUST GO BY DECEMBER 31ST!*** >>The artist is moving to a new full time venture in 2026<< _________...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

Michele Renée Ledouxabstract 29/29, Original Signed Contemporary Neutral Abstract Encaustic Painting, 2019

$2,900

H 29 in W 29 in D 3 in

abstract 29/29, Original Signed Contemporary Neutral Abstract Encaustic Painting

By Michele Renée Ledoux

Located in Boston, MA

abstract 29/29, Original Signed Contemporary Neutral Abstract Encaustic Painting 29" x 29" x 3" Beeswax, Resin, Pigment, and Oil on Wood Panel Hand-signed by the artist in verso. A contemporary minimalist encaustic work by artist Michele Renée Ledoux...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Resin, Wax, Oil, Pigment, Encaustic

Valeri HatinLandscape , 80x150 cm, oil on canvas

$2,600Sale Price|35% Off

H 31.5 in W 59.06 in

Landscape , 80x150 cm, oil on canvas

Located in Yerevan, AM

Landscape , 90x160 cm, oil on canvas

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2010s Michael David Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Kozo InoueContemporary Abstract Oriental Signed Painting, 1974

$600Sale Price|64% Off

H 32.29 in W 31.89 in D 0.79 in

Contemporary Abstract Oriental Signed Painting

By Kozo Inoue

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful contemporary abstract signed painting Series of 4 canvas assembled to form a single painting signed Kozo Inoue dated 1974 This painting, never before on the market, comes f...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Claudio Cazzola1970s Modern Abstract Italian Painting by Claudio Cazzola, 1972

$1,055Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in

1970s Modern Abstract Italian Painting by Claudio Cazzola

By Claudio Cazzola

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful modern painting from the 1970s by the artist Claudio Cazzola. An abstract motif of rare intensity and originality, this very elegant painting has two exhibition stamps on t...

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1970s Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Michael AbramsLOVE ISLAND - Original people surrealistic painting-contemporary art, 2025

$2,066

H 25.6 in W 21.66 in D 0.99 in

LOVE ISLAND - Original people surrealistic painting-contemporary art

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Michael David Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Michael DavidFor SRV (Large), 2010

$35,000

H 44.25 in W 84 in D 3.25 in

For SRV (Large)

By Michael David

Located in Phoenix, AZ

encaustic on panel b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic on large abstract paintings. A practitioner of Abstract Expressionism, David layers bees...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Michael David Paintings

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Encaustic, Wood Panel, Wax, Oil

Amy MeyerComposition No. 4, 2018

$300

H 12 in W 24 in

Composition No. 4

Located in Columbia, MO

Meyer studied art at University of Central Missouri, Indiana State University and received her degree in painting and drawing from Columbia College. She has had the privilege of havi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Wax, Oil, Panel

Amy Hutcheson"Leaping Without Annette" (2023) by Amy Hutcheson, Abstract Oil Painting, 2023

$1,600

H 20 in W 16 in

"Leaping Without Annette" (2023) by Amy Hutcheson, Abstract Oil Painting

Located in Denver, CO

"Leaping Without Annette" is an original, handmade oil painting on wood cradle, by Amy Hutcheson, that depicts an abstract painting with colorful geometr...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Michael David Paintings

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Wood Panel, Oil

Darius Yektai"Abstract With Pink and Teal" large-scale oil painting, pastel colors, amorphous, 2025

$40,000

H 72 in W 72 in D 3 in

"Abstract With Pink and Teal" large-scale oil painting, pastel colors, amorphous

By Darius Yektai

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A large scale oil painting - totally abstract, non representational. Largely pink, and blue, with pops of assorted colors peaking up from beneath. Thickly painted globs of paint are ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Michael David Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Katheryn Holt"Quarry" by Katheryn Holt - Green and Ochre Tone Color-Field Abstract Painting, 2022

$7,500

H 32 in W 48 in D 1.5 in

"Quarry" by Katheryn Holt - Green and Ochre Tone Color-Field Abstract Painting

Located in Carmel, CA

Katheryn Holt (American, born 1951) "Quarry" 2022 Oil Paint, Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Wood The artist signed the back of the painting. About the Artist: Katheryn Holt paints memory....

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2010s Color-Field Michael David Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil, Wood, Wood Panel

Previously Available Items

Michael DavidThe Unbearable Lightness Of Being Large Abstract, 1986

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H 84 in W 68 in D 3 in

The Unbearable Lightness Of Being Large Abstract

By Michael David

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

The Unbearable Lightness Of Being modern large abstract. Abstract painter Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic, a te...

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1980s Abstract Michael David Paintings

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Encaustic, Oil, Board

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