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Peter Marks Paintings

American, 1935-2010
Peter Marks (1935 -2010) Peter Marks was born in New York City on January 18, 1935. A lifetime New Yorker, Marks graduated from the High School of Music and Art in 1952 and Amherst College in 1956. After a brief stint as a graphic designer in publishing, Marks became a private art dealer and opened his gallery Peter Marks Works of Art, Inc. in 1960. During this time he specialized in the sale of Southeast Asian and Islamic antiquities and made many contributions to the field both as a dealer and an advocate of his profession. Above all, Marks was motivated by a strong desire to find great art and make it available to large audiences. After retiring from art dealing in 2002, Marks transformed his Manhattan gallery space into a studio where he drew prolifically and painted large non-objective canvasses. This time in his studio was a happy one for Marks, who viewed this period of his life not as retirement, but rather fulfillment, a fact that is confirmed by passionate artistic output in the years leading up to his passing in 2010. In 2012, Thomas French Fine Art acquired a large number of works by Peter Marks and now represents the estate. Works by the artist are in the Swope Art Museum, Terre Haute, Terre Haute, Indiana and the Stanley Museum of Art, Iowa City, Iowa.
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Artist: Peter Marks
Untitled
By Peter Marks
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled Acrylic on canvas collage embedded with glitter and gold leaf. 2005 Unsigned Provenance: Estate of the Artist Condition: Excellent Image size: 7 7/8 x 10 inches Support shee...
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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Marks Paintings

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Acrylic

Untitled
By Peter Marks
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled Acrylic and gold leaf collage on canvas, 2005 Unsigned Provenance: Estate of the Artist Condition: Excellent Image size: 10 13/16 x 8 5/8 inches Support Sheet size: 17 x 14 ...
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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Marks Paintings

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Acrylic

Untitled
By Peter Marks
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled Acrylic with gold leaf on canvas, metallic foil and glitter paper collage mounted on paper, c. 2003-2004 Unsigned Provenance: Estate of...
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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Marks Paintings

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Mixed Media

Untitled
By Peter Marks
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Unsigned Provenance: Estate of the artist Peter Marks (1935 -2010) Peter Marks was born in New York City on January 18, 1935. A lifetime New Yorker, Marks graduated from the High...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Peter Marks Paintings

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Oil

Untitled
By Peter Marks
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled Acrylic paint on paper, c. 2005 Unsigned Provenance: Estate of the Artist Condition: Excellent Image size: 9 7/16 x 7 7/16 inches Support Sheet size: 17 x 14 inches Peter Marks (1935 -2010) Peter Marks was born in New York City on January 18, 1935. A lifetime New Yorker, Marks graduated from the High School of Music and Art in 1952 and Amherst College in 1956. After a brief stint as a graphic designer in publishing, Marks became a private art dealer and opened his gallery Peter Marks Works of Art, Inc. in 1960. During this time he specialized in the sale of Southeast Asian and Islamic antiquities and made many contributions to the field both as a dealer and an advocate of his profession. Above all, Marks was motivated by a strong desire to find great art and make it available to large audiences. After retiring from art dealing in 2002, Marks transformed his Manhattan gallery space into a studio where he drew prolifically and painted large non-objective canvasses. This time in his studio was a happy one for Marks, who viewed this period of his life not as retirement, but rather fulfillment, a fact that is confirmed by passionate artistic output in the years leading up to his passing in 2010. In 2012, Thomas French Fine Art acquired a large number of works by Peter Marks and now represents the estate. Works by the artist are in the Swope Art Museum, Terre Haute and the Stanley Museum of Art, Iowa City...
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Peter Marks Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Untitled
By Peter Marks
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled Acrylic with gold leaf on canvas collage mounted on canvas, c. 2002 Unsigned Provenance: Estate of the Artist Condition: Excellent Imag...
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Peter Marks Paintings

Materials

Oil

Untitled
By Peter Marks
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled Acrylic on canvas collage embedded with glitter and gold and sliver leaf, 2005 Unsigned Provenance: Estate of the Artist Condition: Excellent Image size: 6 x 6 15/16 inches ...
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Early 2000s Abstract Peter Marks Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Untitled
By Peter Marks
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled Acrylic and gold leaf collage on canvas, 2005 Unsigned Provenance: Estate of the Artist Condition: Excellent Image size: 8 x 8 inches Support Sheet: 14 x 17 inches Peter Ma...
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Peter Marks Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Untitled
By Peter Marks
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Acrylic on canvas embedded with glitter and gold leaf Unsigned, as per usual Provenance: Estate of the artist Sheet: 14 x 17" Peter Marks (1935 -2010...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Peter Marks Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Untitled
By Peter Marks
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled Abstraction Unsigned Acrylic and collage on paper From the estate of the artist Condition: excellent Image size: 12 x 12 inches Sheet size: 17 x 13 7/8 inches Peter Marks (...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Peter Marks Paintings

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India Ink, Acrylic

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Find a wide variety of authentic Peter Marks paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Peter Marks in paint, acrylic paint, oil paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Peter Marks paintings, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Jonathan Taylor, George Simmons, and John Palmer. Peter Marks paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $800 and tops out at $1,200, while the average work can sell for $1,200.

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