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An Artist’s Life: The Collection of Henry Koehler

Wed, Sep 22, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 207

Walter Plate (1925-1972): Study

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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Oil on board, 1958, signed 'Plate', titled and dated on the reverse.

28 x 48 in., 28 1/2 x 48 1/2 in. (frame).

Note: Walter Plate was one of the youngest members of the Abstract Expressionist group in New York in the early 1950s, showing early in his career at the Stable Gallery and Ganso Gallery, and placing works at the Whitney, the Corcoran and the National Gallery. He settled in Woodstock where he studied under Kuniyoshi and lived next door to Milton Avery while both were in residence at Byrdcliffe. He taught in Woodstock at the Art Student League, and also at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of forty-seven.  

Condition

In very good condition. board nailed to the frame around the edges. Otherwise in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale. 
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