May 16 Fine & Decorative Arts
By Cordier Auctions
May 16, 2024
1500 Paxton St, Harrisburg, PA 17104, United States
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LOT 33:

Ed Mell 1942 - 2024, Oil On Canvas Shadowed Walls

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Sold for: $70,000
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$ 20,000
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Auction took place on May 16, 2024 at Cordier Auctions
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Ed Mell 1942 - 2024, Oil On Canvas Shadowed Walls
NOT ELIGIBLE FOR IN-HOUSE SHIPPING. DESCRIPTION: Shadowed Walls is a large oil painting (40" X 78") dated 1983. Paintings by Ed Mell ( AZ, USA) are in several museums and major private holdings including The Forbes Collection, the Denver and Phoenix Art Museums, and the collection of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Shadowed Walls is from the sought-after period of early, large works by Ed Mell. Sadly, Ed Mell has passed away in February.
This painting is framed by his career-long framer, Michael Collier, in a contemporary aluminum edge frame. The painting has no damage or restoration. Shadowed Walls was exhibited by The Long Beach Museum of Art in June 1983. A poster commemorating the painting was produced and sold by the museum and one of those posters (24" X 36") accompanies the painting. PROVENANCE: The painting was purchased in a negotiated sale through Capsule Auctions, NYC 2022. MEASUREMENTS: 40" X 78", 40 1/2" X 78 1/2" framed size. CONDITION: The paint work and canvas are essentially perfect. There is no damage, restoration or repairs. Small marks exist on the frame.

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