New York. Maine Modernist Artist Jo Levy Watercolor Floral Still Life. Signed JL
For sale is an original drawing by the well noted New York and Maine modernist sculptor and painter Jo Levy (1909 – 1995) Provenance: Estate of Jo Levy and Murray Hantman (Husband) Maine. The painting features a classic still life scene of yellow daisies in a vase set upon a tiled table top. Initialed JL in pencil on reverse. Circa 1950's Condition: Good. Remnants of tape on verso from a previous old framing. Unframed Measurements: 17 1/4″ x 12″ Jo (Josephine) Levy (1909 – 1995) Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Levy studied sculpture at the Carnegie Institute School of Fine and Applied Arts where she combined her interests in chemistry and ceramics. She studied at the Art Students League from 1923-1926 with Leo Lentelli, Robert Laurent, and Maine sculptor and painter, William Zorach, and then continued her studies at the National Academy of Design for one year, followed by two years at the Atelier Archpenko. Levy spent 1930-1931 traveling and studying in France and Italy. She spent the summer of 1930 working as a docent at the Louvre. In 1934, while working for the Public Works Art Project, Levy was commissioned to do bas-reliefs for the Department of Labor Building in Washington, D.C. She spent the next five years in the Sculpture Division of the WPA in New York. Levy exhibited widely in New York with works shown at the Federal Art Gallery, Whitney Museum of American Art, Rockefeller Center, and at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York. She also had a one-woman show at XX Century West in 1966. In 1970, Levy received a coveted MacDowell Colony Fellowship. While working for the Artist’s Union, an organization that advocates for labor rights for creative workers, Levy met painter Murray Hantman. The artists married in the early 1940’s.
Beryl Bernay(New York 1926-) “Landscape with Woman #3” Gouache Painting on Paper
Bernay was born Beryl Bernstein in Brooklyn, New York. Her parents were Russian- Jewish immigrants. The overall condition is very fine. Glass is not included. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Beryl Bernay (New York 1926-2020).
MTA Subway Train Sign – Graffiti By MAKE$ – 11 x 17 Inches – New York Original
NYC GRAFFITI SUBWAY Poster Sign Hand painted and Signed! Graffiti art painted on a super rare Authentic Bronx subway sign” by MAKE$. Nearly Impossible to get!
STILL LIFE SALE New York Oil SAMUEL HALPERT ‘Fruit in Footed Bowl’, 20″ x 22″
This painting shows a footed bowl filled with fruit.pears and grapes. The bowl is sitting on a book with Halpert’s signature at the top of the cover. There is an earthenware handled pitcher behind and a glass bowl to the left.
“THE PLAZA” NEW YORK CITY
A nice touch is the medium size, which makes moving or rearranging simple.
New York Graffiti art TRAP 167 OTB
TRAP 167 art OTB. Artist from the Movie Style Wars. Final sale.
Painting By Woodstock New York Abstract Expressionist Artist Edward Berkise
For sale is an original abstract painting by the well known Woodstock New York abstract expressionist artist Edward Berkise Provenance: Estate of Glen Mayo, noted award winning contemporary metal sculpture artist who resided in both southern Florida and upstate New York. This painting is mixed media of probably acrylic pencil and watercolor on heavy woven paper The painting is titled on reverse by the artist. It appears the artist initially finished and titled this painting in 2020. It then looks like the artist went back and re-titled it in 2023. (See reverse side pic) It features a wonderful array of abstracted, geometric, and angular forms against a dramatic background. Please see the reverse for all of the artists renderings. Signed by the artist in the lower right Condition: Overall good. Unframed as acquired. Measurements: 15″ x 11″ From The Artist: Abstract Expressionism is my chosen style, through which I depict the dynamic shifts in everyday life – from the impact of the pandemic and wars to economic fluctuations, climate transitions, and technological advancements. Each artwork embarks on a journey from abstraction to versatility, refraining from providing explicit solutions. Instead, I entrust the viewers with the task of finding their own interpretations. The constant barrage of news and media, a relentless 24/7 presence, alters the very essence of existence, yet maintaining composure amid the chaos is paramount. Progress is achieved step by step, in harmony with nature's guidance. Indeed, painting stands as a precious gift, offering a means of connection and expression.
Ralph Oscar Weidhaas (New York City, USA, 20th c.) Oil Painting WPA ERA c.1932
Up for sale is a Ralph Oscar Weidhaas (New York City, USA, 20th c.) Oil Painting WPA ERA circa 1930’s. It is believed to be the painting he exhibited at the Social Independent Artist’s exhibition of 1932 in New York City.
David K. Gordon Listed New York City NY USA Original Still Life Painting Roses
, painted by celebrated New York City artist- the late David K. Gordon. “ — Ken Johnson”. DAVID K. GORDON. David K. Gordon died on January 15, 2018. 1 of 7 David Gordon paintings listed. Other exhibitions include those at the Spencertown Academy of Art in 2008 and the Quick Center for the Arts 2009.
Original New York Subway Sign By Graffiti Artist MAKE$ – 11′ x 17′
NYC GRAFFITI SUBWAY Poster Sign Hand painted and Signed! Graffiti art painted on a super rare Authentic Bronx subway sign” by MAKE$. Nearly Impossible to get! Original. 1 of 1