Bidspirit auction | MYLO QUAM (AMERICAN) MOONRITE SURREALIST

MYLO QUAM (AMERICAN) MOONRITE SURREALIST OIL PAINTING - This large-scale oil on canvas painting, titled ”Moonrite, ” was executed by American artist Mylo Quam (1941–1996). The surrealist composition depicts a dense, dynamic arrangement of mythological and fantasy figures, including nudes, horned beings, and fauns, clustered around a cauldron beneath a prominent full moon against a vibrant blue sky. The artist's distinctive vertical signature block, ”QUAM, ” topped with a red star within a yellow circle, is located in the upper right quadrant. The canvas verso is inscribed with the title and dimensions, ”'MOONRITE' 40” X 54””. Provenance indicators include a Shapiro Auctions label (FS# 1836) affixed to the wooden stretcher. The artwork is presented in a metallic frame. postwar contemporary, esoteric eroticism, mythic illustration, pagan ritual decor, visionary aesthetic, LGBTQ creator. Dimensions Frame: 40 1/2 x 54 1/2 in. Image: 39 x 53 in. Condition the canvas appears well-tensioned and the painted surface is stable with highly vibrant colors. No obvious tears, losses, or major abrasions are visible on the front. The canvas verso exhibits expected minor dirt and spot staining. The wooden stretcher is intact and structurally sound, while the metallic frame shows minor wear.