Jackson Pollock (American 1912–1956) Oil on Canvas

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	4
Category	Fine Art & Prints
Auction	Fine European & American Modern Art Auction
Date	August 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Auction house	International Art Auction Gallery
Location	Mississauga, ON

Title Number 47-IV Medium Oil and Enamel on Canvas Dimensions 23 1/4 × 30 inches (59 × 76 cm) Date 1951 Condition Good overall condition. The surface displays vibrant color with expressive poured and dripped paint application throughout the composition. The paint layers remain stable with well-preserved texture and dynamic movement. Minor wear consistent with age and handling. The canvas remains structurally sound and presents beautifully for display. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. Provenance The reverse bears a Betty Parsons Gallery, 15 East 57th Street, New York, New York, label identifying the work as Number 47-IV, 1951 by Jackson Pollock (1912–1956), signed and dated "Jackson Pollock 51" (lower right), oil and enamel on canvas, painted in 1951. This label is presented as part of the artwork's provenance and historical documentation and should not be interpreted as a certificate of authenticity or definitive proof of authorship. Description This energetic abstract composition is executed in oil and enamel using an intricate network of poured, dripped, and layered paint that creates a vibrant field of movement and visual complexity. Dynamic black linear gestures intertwine with vivid passages of orange, green, yellow, red, and white across a pale blue ground, producing a richly textured composition that emphasizes rhythm, spontaneity, and spatial depth. Attributed to Jackson Pollock (1912–1956), this work displays many of the stylistic characteristics associated with the artist's celebrated drip paintings, including energetic gestural abstraction, layered enamel application, rhythmic linear movement, and an all-over compositional structure. The composition reflects the innovative visual language that established Pollock as one of the defining figures of Abstract Expressionism and the New York School.Condition Report:This artwork is offered as attributed to the artist referenced in the title. An attribution represents an opinion or belief regarding the possible authorship of the work, but it does not constitute a guarantee or certification of authenticity. This artwork is not catalogued, and no representation is made that it has been accepted by the artist's catalogue raisonné, estate, foundation, or any recognized authentication authority. Any provenance information provided with this lot is offered for informational purposes only and should not be considered a certificate of authenticity or definitive proof of authorship. In some cases, provenance information may be limited or unavailable. For additional information regarding this lot, including any available provenance details, condition, or questions about this or other artworks, please contact us through the HiBid platform. We encourage all bidders to carefully review the complete description, photographs, and terms of sale before placing a bid. Works offered as attributed, particularly those that are uncatalogued, may trade o

Jackson Pollock (American 1912–1956) Oil on Canvas

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