Jackson Pollock (American 1912–1956) Oil on Canvas

Updated August 7, 2026

Title Number 22-II, 1951 Medium Oil and Enamel on Canvas Dimensions 31 1/2 × 23 1/2 inches (80 × 60 cm) Date 1951 Condition Good overall condition. The painting displays vibrant impasto and energetic enamel drips across the canvas with no significant visible losses. Light handling and surface wear consistent with age may be present. Framed and ready for display. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description. Provenance Betty Parsons Gallery, New York, New York (gallery label affixed verso); thereafter Private Collection. Description A vibrant example of Abstract Expressionism, this energetic composition captures the spontaneous movement and expressive paint application that transformed postwar American art. Executed in oil and enamel on canvas, the work features a dense network of dynamic drips, splashes, and layered linear gestures rendered in green, crimson, white, pink, and ochre against a dramatic black ground. Attributed to Jackson Pollock (1912–1956), this painting reflects many of the stylistic characteristics associated with the artist's celebrated drip paintings, including rhythmic all-over composition, poured enamel techniques, energetic line work, and the layered visual complexity that became synonymous with Pollock's revolutionary approach to painting. 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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