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Walter Darby Bannard "Soft Companion", 1977, Acrylic on Canvas

$17,000
£12,911.92
€14,917.53
CA$23,826.11
A$26,665.90
CHF 13,917.55
MX$325,186.56
NOK 178,125.72
SEK 168,618.81
DKK 111,327.57
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A wonderful abstract painting by Walter Darby Bannard (1934-2016), entitled "Soft Companion", dated 1977, acrylic on canvas, in a wood and brass frame. A wonderful abstract or lyrical Expressionist painting by Walter Darby Bannard. The abstract painting with an overall orange peach tone, set off with dusky gray blues. The acrylic is applied heavily, with wonderful texture and movement, almost seeming to fold or drip off the canvas in some areas. Signed, titled, and dated to the back of the canvas. With the original Watson / de Nagy Gallery tag attached to the stretcher. Walter Darby Bannard (1934-2016), was a renowned American painter heavily involved in the Modernist and Expressionist movements of the American art scene in the mid to late 20th century. He was a close friend of Frank Stella, with the two sharing a close personal friendship and artistic relationship.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 59.5 in (151.13 cm)Width: 42.25 in (107.32 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Expressionist (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1977
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894721025402

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