Richard Pousette-Dart American Oil on Canvas

Updated August 7, 2026

Title Celestial Meditation Medium Oil on Canvas Dimensions 23 × 31 inches (58.4 × 78.7 cm) Date Circa 1960s Condition Good overall condition. The surface exhibits vibrant color with textured application throughout. Minor wear consistent with age and handling. The canvas remains structurally stable and presents beautifully for display. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. Provenance From the private collection of Jonathan Ellsworth, Santa Fe, New Mexico; later acquired through Hamilton Contemporary Fine Art, New York, New York; subsequently preserved in a distinguished Palm Beach, Florida collection of American Post-War paintings before entering the present secondary market collection. Description This luminous abstract composition is defined by concentric rings of radiant blue emerging from a brilliant yellow field, creating a powerful visual meditation on light, energy, and spatial depth. Richly textured paint application and subtle tonal transitions produce an atmospheric composition that balances simplicity with remarkable visual intensity. Attributed to Richard Pousette-Dart American), this work displays many of the stylistic characteristics associated with the artist's celebrated Color Field paintings, including concentric circular forms, vibrant chromatic relationships, and a refined exploration of color as the primary expressive element. The composition evokes the visual language that established Noland as one of the leading figures of Post-War American abstraction.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 on the secondary market at values that differ significantly from works that have been fully authenticated, catalogued, or accepted by the appropriate authentication authorities.

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