Bidspirit auction | Hugh Kappel Geometric Oil Painting

Hugh Kappel Geometric Oil Painting 1972 - Hugh Kappel (American, 1910-1982). Oil on canvas painting depicting vibrant geometric forms, 1972. Signed and dated along the verso. Reference: “Hugh Kappel Paintings: 1936-1976,” Birdsall-Haase Gallery, 2011, pg. 74. Kappel was one of the founding members of the New York Abstract Expressionist movement. He exhibited at both the seminal 9th Street Show and the following Stable Gallery Show. Unframed; height: 48 in x width: 46 in. Framed; height: 49 in x width: 46 3/4 in x depth: 1 in. Condition: There are areas of discoloration and accretions throughout, possibly original to the artistic process. Foxing to the verso. Light wear to the frame.