Bidspirit auction | Robert Kulicke ”Pear” Oil On

Robert Kulicke ”Pear” Oil On Board - Signed, titled & dated on the bottom of the image and information on the reverse. O R M Kulicke is engraved on the bottom edge of frame.   Dated: August 1, 1996 Frame: 20 3/4” x 15 3/4” Image: 14 3/4” x 10” Provenance: James Barron Art   Condition: Both the frame and image are in good condition    Bio: Robert Kulicke (1924–2007) was an American painter, frame maker, and jewelry designer known for his contributions to both modern art presentation and still-life painting. Born in Philadelphia, he studied at the Art Students League in New York and later in Paris under Fernand Léger. Kulicke gained prominence for developing minimalist, modern picture frames that became widely used by major artists and museums during the mid-20th century. As a painter, he is recognized for his intimate still lifes—often featuring flowers, fruit, or simple objects—executed with subtle color and delicate composition. His work reflects a fusion of modern design sensibility and classical restraint.