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THBJohn Frates (Born 1943) American, Oil on Canvas Floral Abstract "Flowers"
About Seller
522 South Pineapple Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
United States
Sarasota Estate Auction specializes in a wide variety of furniture, antiques, fine art, lighting, sculptures, and collectibles. Andrew Ford, owner and operator of the company, has a passion for finding the best pieces of art and antiques and sharing those finds with the Gulf Coast of Florida.
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About Auction
LiveApr 18, 2026
Over 1,000 lots will be offered in day 1 of our 2 day auction weekend! There are multiple lots of fine art from mixed medias and abstracts to landscapes and lithographs. We have a Fantastic Collection of Estate Jewelry, over 100 lots of Sterling Silver, a Jaeger le Coultre Atmos Clock, Art Glass Sculptures, Steuben, Baccarat, Daum, a Collection of Fashion, and more. Colossal Modern Art, Jewelry & Silver - Day 1 Sarasota Estate Auction sarasotaestateauction@gmail.com
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- Lot Description
John Frates (Born 1943) American, Oil on Canvas Floral Abstract "Flowers". Abstract painting features a vibrant, layered composition of expressive teal and purple brushstrokes punctuated by bold yellow and red floral-like forms. Signed and titled verso, dated 2023. Framed.
Overall Size: 23 1/2 x 19 1/2 in.
Sight Size: 19 1/2 x 15 1/2 in.
John Frates (born 1943) is an American abstract painter based in Florida whose work has been shown in galleries and auctions across South Florida and the broader Southeast. He is known for his vibrant, gestural canvases that draw on influences from Postwar abstraction and mid-century Abstract Expressionism, with critics and auction records noting his bold use of color and dynamic compositions reminiscent of artists like Norman Bluhm and Syd Solomon. Frates has exhibited widely in the region and his paintings—often acrylics on canvas or board—have appeared in modern and contemporary art sales, contributing to Florida’s lively art scene and the narrative of Southern abstraction.
Condition
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- Size
23 1/2 x 19 1/2 in.
