HELEN FRANKENTHALER (1928-2011), ATTRIBUTED TO,...

Updated September 22, 2026

ACRYLIC ON CANVAS. <br><br>Image Size: 46 by 34 1/4 inches (117 by 87 cm) All measurements are approximate.<br><br>Signed (reverse) Helen Frankenthaler was a groundbreaking American abstract expressionist painter. Her innovative "soak-stain" technique involved applying thinned paint directly to unprimed canvas, creating vibrant, ethereal compositions that blurred the line between abstraction and representation. Frankenthaler's works were marked by their large, colorful expanses and fluid forms, evoking a sense of spontaneity and emotion. A trailblazer in the male-dominated art world of her time, she left an enduring impact on the abstract art movement. Helen Frankenthaler's legacy endures as her work continues to inspire and influence contemporary artists worldwide.<br><br><br>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS.<br><br> Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions.<br><br> The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description.<br><br> Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value.<br><br> All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information and documentation provided with the lot. Unless expressly stated, Yakon Auctions has not independently authenticated any signature, inscription, attribution, authorship, association, provenance, pressing detail, edition, period, origin, or related documentation.<br><br> Terms such as "attributed to," "after," "manner of," "circle of," "school of," "in the artist's style," or similar language mean the lot is not guaranteed to be by the named a

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