Piet Mondrian (1872–1944) Oil on Canvas

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number25
Estimate11,000.00 - 21,000.00 USD
CategoryFine Art & Prints
AuctionFine European & American Modern Art Auction
DateAugust 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Auction houseInternational Art Auction Gallery
LocationMississauga, ON

Title Composition with Red, Blue and Yellow Medium Oil on Canvas Dimensions Approx. 31.5 × 23.5 inches (80 × 60 cm) Date 20th Century Condition Good overall condition. The painting displays clean geometric forms with strong color saturation and a stable canvas. Light surface wear and handling consistent with age may be present. The work is housed in an attractive gilt frame. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description. Provenance Private Collection, United States. The reverse bears a Guggenheim Museum label identifying the work as a composition by Piet Mondrian (1872–1944). This gallery 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 geometric abstract composition exemplifies the elegant visual language associated with the Dutch De Stijl movement. Bold black vertical and horizontal lines divide the canvas into a carefully balanced arrangement of rectangles, punctuated by vivid fields of red, blue, and yellow against a white ground. The precise organization of form and restrained palette create a harmonious sense of order that has become synonymous with one of the most influential artistic movements of the twentieth century. Attributed to Piet Mondrian (1872–1944), this work reflects many of the stylistic characteristics associated with the artist's mature abstract compositions, including the use of orthogonal black lines, primary colors, asymmetrical balance, and a disciplined geometric structure that sought to express universal harmony through pure 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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