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Mel Smilow Mid Century Modern Abstract Grid Oil on Canvas Assemblage 1988

$1,850
£1,413.95
€1,629.69
CA$2,649.56
A$2,903.83
CHF 1,516.44
MX$34,842.64
NOK 19,041.45
SEK 17,936.34
DKK 12,169.64

About the Item

Mel Smilow, 1988, an assemblage of cut foam blocks in an array of modern abstract image of shapes assembled in a grid pattern, covered in a gray purple and dark blue acrylic. Trimmed in a thin black painted pine frame. Signed. Mel Smilow, the famed mid century furniture designer, had a passion for art before he took over the family business of wholesaling furniture when his father passed. Mel would go on to design a prolific line of furniture and it wasn’t until his retirement that he returned to art.  His work seldomly hits the market and would make a great investment.   Provenance: Purchased directly from the Smilow family. Dimensions: 33” W x 43” H x 2”D Condition: Shows signs of handling.  The dimensional elements are cut styrofoam or cardboard.  With acrylic paint thereon. Plethora of dings and nicks throughout.  Shows well but definitely not perfect.  Shipping: This item will be shipped fedex ground anywhere in the continental U.S.
  • Creator:
    Mel Smilow (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43 in (109.22 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1988
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Condition: Shows signs of handling. The dimensional elements are cut styrofoam or cardboard. With acrylic paint thereon. Plethora of dings and nicks throughout. Shows well but definitely not perfect.
  • Seller Location:
    Virginia Beach, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8979246980562

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