Hunt Slonem, Tropical Aviary with Purple Parrots
Updated August 22, 2026
| Lot number | 155 |
| Estimate | 500.00 - 900.00 USD |
| Auction | International Fine Art & Original Peruvian Ceramics |
| Date | August 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM MDT |
| Auction house | Gallery Arts & Auctions Co. |
| Location | New Mexico, New Mexico |
Hunt Slonem (American, b. 1951) A vibrant gouache or acrylic drawing on paper featuring a dense arrangement of purple parrots amidst yellow and orange tropical flora. The composition is characterized by rhythmic, multi-colored dabs of red and blue in the background, typical of the artist's Neo-Expressionist style. Signed "Hunt Slonem" in the lower right. Unframed. Hunt Slonem is a celebrated American painter, sculptor, and printmaker renowned for his exuberant, color-saturated depictions of wildlife. He is most famous for his series of butterflies, rabbits, and tropical birds, often drawing inspiration from the personal aviary he maintains. His work is noted for its repetitive, meditative quality and a distinctively tactile, layered approach to the medium. Dimensions: Unframed: 11 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches Provenance: Private collection.
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