Bidspirit auction | MID-CENTURY C MODERNIST OIL PAINTING

MID-CENTURY C MODERNIST OIL PAINTING ORCHESTRA SIGNED AK - A dynamic and vibrant mid-century Modernist oil on canvas painting depicting a lively orchestra or musical ensemble in mid-performance. Executed with thick, expressive brushstrokes (impasto) and a bold, Fauvist-inspired color palette of rich greens, blues, reds, and oranges, the abstracted, geometric figures brilliantly capture the kinetic energy of the music. A conductor leads the group on the right, surrounded by musicians playing various string, woodwind, and brass instruments. The painting is signed with the black monogram ”AK” in the lower right corner. The reverse of the raw canvas is inscribed with the name ”Cornwell” in large cursive script. The frame retains a partial vintage gold foil label from the historic Mickelson's Gallery and framing shop (709 G St. N.W., Washington, D.C.). modernist oil painting, expressionist orchestra, mid-century modern art, fauvist style, signed AK, musicians painting, mickelsons gallery. Dimensions Frame 27 x 31 in. Image 23 x 28 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Good vintage condition. The canvas is taut and the painted surface appears stable, retaining vibrant colors and rich impasto brushwork with no obvious flaking, paint loss, or inpainting noted under regular light. Housed in a simple wooden frame that exhibits minor age-appropriate scuffs and wear.