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A powerful and emotionally stirring large-scale acrylic on canvas by artist Helen Stein, titled “The Wait.” This vintage expressionist work …
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A powerful and emotionally stirring large-scale acrylic on canvas by artist Helen Stein, titled “The Wait.” This vintage expressionist work features five seated figures in various states of anguish, introspection, or despair—rendered with raw, gestural strokes and a muted palette punctuated by hints of pastel tones and vivid highlights. The composition evokes a profound sense of collective stillness and human vulnerability, framed by a dark, almost theatrical backdrop.
Executed in a bold, textured style that reflects Stein’s command of emotional abstraction, the painting captures both figurative clarity and psychological depth. The figures’ postures—slouched, folded, covered faces—suggest themes of waiting, mourning, or resignation. The artwork is unsigned on the front but includes a vintage gallery label on the stretcher identifying the artist, title, medium, and original valuation of $6,000.
Provenance:
This piece comes from a single-owner collection of 20 paintings, all acquired from one source and attributed to Helen Stein. Each work shares similar materials and stretcher stamps referencing New York, where the artist lived and worked. While no certificates of authenticity are included, the collection shows consistent stylistic and material continuity.
Artist Note:
In my search, I found limited biographical information about Helen Stein. Records suggest she was active in the mid-20th century (1896–1964), with ties to Russia, New York, and Massachusetts.
Details:
Title: The Wait
Artist: Helen Stein
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 72.0" w x 1.0" d x 52.0" h / Inches
Unframed
Origin: New York, USA
From a private collection of 20 works by the same artist
Condition: Good vintage condition; minor edge wear and surface patina consistent with age.
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- Dimensions
- 72ʺW × 1ʺD × 52ʺH
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Acrylic Paint
- Canvas
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Condition: Good vintage condition; minor edge wear and surface patina consistent with age. Please see all photos for additional details. … moreCondition: Good vintage condition; minor edge wear and surface patina consistent with age. Please see all photos for additional details. Thank You! less
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