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Sylvia Spicuzza

American
Born in 1908, Sylvia Spicuzza was the daughter of noted painter Francesco Spicuzza. Sylvia devoted herself to teaching art to the students of Lake Bluff Elementary School in Shorewood, WI. During this time Sylvia produced a magnificent body of work that was undiscovered until her death. Sylvia's work is rich, diverse and fascinating collection of drawings, watercolors and prints from the 1920's to the 1990's. Her style ranges from early figurative drawings to regionalism, art deco, lyrical abstractions of every conceivable subject (both real and imagined), as well as figurative paintings that reflect the work of Picasso and Ernest Max in the 1930's and 1940's. Biomorphic and organic, Modernist images are presented with Sylvia Spicuzza's own unique sense of style, humor and fantasy. Exhibitions David Barnett Gallery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Education Northwestern University, MFA, Illinois
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"Biomorphic Flowers" original watercolor painting by Sylvia Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
In the 1960s, Sylvia Spicuzza made several watercolor abstractions with biomorphic qualities like the one presented here. This example takes on the appearance of a flower, while the ...
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1960s Abstract Sylvia Spicuzza

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Watercolor

"Pink Flower, " Original Watercolor on Paper stamped by Sylvia Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Pink Flower" is an original watercolor on paper by Sylvia Spicuzza. The artist stamped her signature lower right. This piece depicts a flower in graphic style. 11 3/4" x 6" art 13...
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1950s Art Nouveau Sylvia Spicuzza

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Paper, Watercolor

"Art Deco Sailboat in Abstract Landscape #740, " Crayon signed by S. Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Art Deco Sailboat in Abstract Landscape #740" is an original colorful crayon drawing on paper by Sylvia Spicuzza, signed in pencil in the lower right corner. The sailboat of the title is in the center, set against a deep blue sky upon a dark green sea. It is framed by a abstract shapes of bright color that flow into one another in curving lines. The horizon line is maintained throughout the composition, and the effect is something like looking through a kaleidoscope. Art size: 8 1/2" x 7 1/4" Frame size: 16 1/4" x 14 1/2" Born in 1908, Sylvia Spicuzza was the daughter of noted painter Francesco Spicuzza. Sylvia devoted herself to teaching art to the students of Lake Bluff Elementary School in Shorewood, WI. During this time Sylvia produced a magnificent body of work that was undiscovered until her death. Sylvia's work is rich, diverse and fascinating collection of drawings...
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1950s Art Deco Sylvia Spicuzza

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Paper, Crayon, Pencil

'Clown Close Up' Watercolor, signed in ink lower right
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Art: 23" x 18" Frame: 33" x 29 1/4" Watercolor, signed in ink lower right Born in 1908, Sylvia Spicuzza was the daughter of noted painter Francesco Spicuzza. Sylvia devoted herself to teaching art to the students of Lake Bluff Elementary School in Shorewood, WI. During this time Sylvia produced a magnificent body of work that was undiscovered until her death. Sylvia's work is rich, diverse and fascinating collection of drawings...
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Mid-20th Century Sylvia Spicuzza

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Watercolor

"Clown Close Up, " Watercolor Portrait signed by Sylvia Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Clown Close Up" is an original watercolor by Sylvia Spicuzza. The artist signed the piece in ink lower right. It depicts a clown in red in front of a blue background. 23" x 18" ar...
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Mid-20th Century Sylvia Spicuzza

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Watercolor

"Ebb and Flow" original pastel drawing by Sylvia Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
In this pastel drawing, Sylvia Spicuzza presents the viewer with a rhythmic view resembling waves and rolling hills. The colors of the repeating patterns and softness of the undulati...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Sylvia Spicuzza

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Pastel

"Color Field (Chalk on Wet Paper)" original pastel by Sylvia Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
In this composition, Sylvia Spiczza works in the manner of color field artists like Mark Rothko and Helen Frankenthaler, presenting a gradation of colors shifting from yellow to red ...
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1960s Color-Field Sylvia Spicuzza

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Pastel

"Biomorphic Abstraction II" original watercolor painting by Sylvia Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
In the 1960s, Sylvia Spicuzza made several watercolor abstractions with biomorphic qualities like the one presented here. While being a playful abstraction, the watercolor also seeps...
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1960s Abstract Sylvia Spicuzza

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Watercolor

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Sylvia Spicuzza Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMediumCreation Year
2026$1,157Abstract Drawings and WatercolorsPaper, Crayonca. 1950
2025$1,787Figurative Drawings and Watercolors, Landscape Drawings and WatercolorsPaper, Charcoalca. 1940
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