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AEDEdward "Ed" Clark
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United States
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LiveOct 22, 2026
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- Lot Description
(France/American, 1926-2019)
Untitled (Paris Series), 1981, inscribed, signed, and dated lower right "Paris Clark '81", dry pigment on paper, 40 x 53 in.; artist's original painted wood frame, 41-1/4 x 54-1/8 x 1-1/8 in.
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist in New York, NY in 1981; Private Virginia Collection
Note: Ed Clark was an important figure in postwar American abstraction whose seven-decade career centered on color, gesture, and the physical process of painting. Born in New Orleans and raised in Chicago, Clark studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago before moving to Paris in 1952, where he attended the Académie de la Grande Chaumière and encountered European modernism. He returned to New York in 1957 and became a charter member of the Brata Gallery, joining a generation of artists who were expanding the possibilities of abstract painting.
Clark was particularly experimental in his approach to the medium. In 1957, he began making shaped canvases, among the earliest examples of the form, and in 1958 introduced the use of a push broom to apply paint. Working on canvases laid directly on the floor, he created broad, sweeping passages of color that emphasized both gesture and movement. These techniques became characteristic of his work and allowed him to treat color and the physical act of painting as primary elements of the composition.
Although Clark is increasingly recognized within the history of African American art, his work occupies a broader place in postwar American painting. He developed an independent approach to abstraction that combined the gestural concerns of the New York School with the influence of his years in Paris and an increasingly sophisticated use of color. His work is represented in major collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Detroit Institute of Arts. Greater institutional and scholarly attention in recent decades has further established Clark's importance within the history of American abstraction.
- Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist in New York, NY in 1981; Private Virginia Collection
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mounted to foam core with some slight convexity, small void upper left, some abrasions, pin holes at corners loss at lower left corner； frame with some wear Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
