🔥 Unusual Vintage Modern Figural Abstract Surrealist Ghost Painting, KISSEL 60s

Description: This is a fascinating and Unusual Vintage Modern Figural Abstract Surrealist Ghost Painting, Gouache on Paper, by the talented Mid Century California Modernist painter, Stevan Kissel. This piece depicts two ethereal unclothed ghostly figures, finely rendered in various shades of grayscale. The male figure is seated and appears to be unhappy, or in a deep state of contemplation. The Rubenesque female figure appears to comfort him, from a standing position. The background of this artwork is also a darker gray, and it was difficult for me to photograph this piece (I apologize for any glare or visual interference.) Signed: "S. Kissel" in the lower right corner. This painting very likely dates to the 1960's - early 1970's. Approximately 18 3/4 x 26 1/2 inches (including frame.) Actual visible artwork is approximately 12 1/4 x 20 inches. Good condition for age, with moderate - heavy scuffing, edge wear, and paint loss to the original painted vintage wood frame. Additionally, there are some speckles of debris which are visible under the glass, and at the edges of the matting (please see photos.) Acquired from an old collection in Los Angeles County, California. If you like what you see, I encourage you to make an Offer. Please check out my other listings for more wonderful and unique artworks! About the Artist: Stevan Kissel Stevan Kissel (mid 20th C) was active/lived in California. Stevan Kissel is known for Painting. Biography: Stevan Kissel was active / lived in California. He was known for his abstract modernist oil on canvas paintings. He attended Otis Art Institute. He exhibited in three-person show Young Artists, and is on a Round Table panel moderated by Lorser Feitelson, at LA Art Assn., LAT, June 17, 1962, page N 27; wins Grumbacher $300 Purchase Award at California Water Color Society 43rd Annual, at Otis Art Institute, LAT, November 10, 1963, page B 23; his painting mentioned in a review of the California National Water Color Society, 47th Annual, at Otis Art Institute, LAT, November 17, 1967, page C 10. Biography from Nancy Moure - special bio accountExhibited in three-person show Young Artists, and is on a Round Table panel moderated by Lorser Feitelson, at LA Art Assn., LAT, June 17, 1962, page N 27; wins Grumbacher $300 Purchase Award at California Water Color Society 43rd Annual, at Otis Art Institute, LAT, November 10, 1963, page B 23; his painting mentioned in a review of the California National Water Color Society, 47th Annual, at Otis Art Institute, LAT, November 17, 1967, page C 10.Source: Nancy Dustin Moure, "Publications in California Art No. 11 , Index to California Art Exhibited at the Laguna Beach Art Association, 1918-1972; 2015 edition"

Price: 2750 USD

Location: Orange, California

End Time: 2024-10-01T01:15:08.000Z

Shipping Cost: 45 USD