Fine & Decorative Arts
By Revere Auctions
Jan 29, 2025
755 Prior Ave N #235C, St Paul, MN, US, United States
Revere Auctions is proud to announce our January fine and decorative arts auction. Featuring incredible works by Charles Biederman, Mary Heilmann, Auguste Rodin, Mary Fedden, Ernest Trova, Mary Abbott, Thomas Hirschhorn, and more! Also offered is an unprecedented lot of ephemera related to the O.J. Simpson trial including signs which hung outside his gate and letters of support. In addition there is a lovely selection of antique Navajo rugs, sterling silver, and archival press photography from the Star Tribune.
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LOT 380:

Pair of Mary Abbott "Danu" Paintings 2002

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Sold for: $1,600
Start price:
$ 1,500
Estimated price :
$2,000 - $4,000
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Auction took place on Jan 29, 2025 at Revere Auctions
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Pair of Mary Abbott "Danu" Paintings 2002
Mary Lee Abbott (American, 1921-2019). Group of two abstract expressionist watercolor paintings titled "Danu 1" and "Danu 2." Initialed A along the lower right corners; signed and dated 2002 along the versos.

Provenance: Estate of Mary Abbott.

Mary Abbott was an influential American abstract expressionist painter known for her vibrant and dynamic works. Born in New York City, Abbott was deeply embedded in the art scene of the mid-20th century, a period marked by a flourishing of abstract expressionism. She was notably associated with a pioneering group of women artists who played critical roles in shaping this movement including: Jay DeFeo, Helen Frankenthaler, Sonia Gechtoff, Judith Godwin, Grace Hartigan, Elaine de Kooning, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell, Deborah Remington, and Ethel Schwabacher.

Abbott's style is characterized by bold color, energetic brushwork, and a sense of spontaneity that captures the essence of abstract expressionism. Her work reflects a deep engagement with the emotional and psychological aspects of abstraction, often exploring themes of movement and fluidity.

Each, height: 10 in x width: 8 in x depth: 1 in.
Condition: Both paintings are in good condition with no major losses, cracks, or repairs. Light wear along the exposed edges. The works are not framed.

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