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Elizabeth Erlanger (1889–1975) Signed Abstract Mixed Media – Mid-Century Modern
Acquire a compelling piece of American Art History with this …
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Elizabeth Erlanger (1889–1975) Signed Abstract Mixed Media – Mid-Century Modern
Acquire a compelling piece of American Art History with this original Mid-Century abstract mixed media work by distinguished New York artist Elizabeth Erlanger. Erlanger, a prominent figure in the 20th-century Manhattan art scene, is celebrated for her dynamic, gestural compositions that are held in permanent museum collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
This specific work, executed in a masterful blend of pen, ink, and terracotta pastel on paper, showcases Erlanger’s signature rhythmic energy. The composition features bold, architectural black linework juxtaposed against soft, organic sweeps of red earth tones. The result is a vibrant, movement-filled study in Abstract Expressionism that perfectly captures the "New York School" aesthetic of the 1950s and 60s.
The artwork is hand-signed by the artist in the lower left margin and is beautifully presented in a carved and gilded gold-leaf frame with an elegant linen-style matting. It is protected under glass and ready to serve as a sophisticated focal point in a Modern Traditional, Dark Academia, or Post-War Modern interior.
Dimensions
Frame (Overall): 14.75” W x 1.75” D x 17.75” H
Sight (Visible Art): 5.75” W x 8.75” H
Condition
Excellent Vintage Condition – The artwork itself is well-preserved with no signs of fading, foxing, or paper waviness. The high-quality gilded frame is in very good condition with minor, age-appropriate wear to the gold leaf finish, which enhances its authentic mid-century character. The piece is professionally backed and wired for immediate hanging.
A rare opportunity to own an original work by a historically significant female artist of the American Abstract movement, this Erlanger piece offers both investment value and a timeless modernist soul.
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- Dimensions
- 14.75ʺW × 1.75ʺD × 17.75ʺH
- Styles
- Abstract
- Art Subjects
- Abstract
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Mixed-Media
- Pastel
- Pen and Ink
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Vintage Condition – The artwork itself is well-preserved with no signs of fading, foxing, or paper waviness. The high-quality … moreExcellent Vintage Condition – The artwork itself is well-preserved with no signs of fading, foxing, or paper waviness. The high-quality gilded frame is in very good condition with minor, age-appropriate wear to the gold leaf finish, which enhances its authentic mid-century character. The piece is professionally backed and wired for immediate hanging. less
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