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Perle Fine
Untitled (abstract 1957)

1957

$19,800
£14,965.34
€17,504.86
CA$28,114.37
A$28,602.04
CHF 16,435.14
MX$343,941.78
NOK 191,877.45
SEK 193,026.12
DKK 130,857.96

About the Item

Perle Fine (American, 1905–1988) Watercolor on paper, signed recto. Perle Fine’s work is distinguished by a refined sense of balance, gestural energy, and a deep engagement with the language of abstraction. A key figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement, she studied under Hans Hofmann and was among the few women actively participating in New York’s avant-garde circles of the 1940s and ’50s. Fine’s compositions evolved from bold, calligraphic gestures to structured explorations of color and form, reflecting her commitment to both spontaneity and precision. Despite facing the challenges of a male-dominated art world, she earned recognition among her peers and was one of the first women invited into the historic Artist’s Club. Later in life, she moved to Long Island’s East End, where she continued pushing the boundaries of abstraction. Though underrecognized in her time, Fine’s contributions to postwar American painting are increasingly acknowledged, securing her legacy within the history of modern art.
  • Creator:
    Perle Fine (1905-1988, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1957
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    nonePrice: $19,800
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  • Gallery Location:
    Columbia, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1976215989212

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