Shirley Jaffe (1923-2016) Untitled, c. 1950's
Shirley Jaffe (1923-2016)Untitled, c. 1950's
Mixed media on paper
Signed: lower right “Shirley Jaffe”.
Dimensions:
Framed: 58 × 48.5 cm | 22.8 × 19.1 in
Artwork: 36.5 × 27 cm | 14.4 × 10.6 in
Provenance:
Private Collection, Spain.
Condition:
Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Framed.
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Signed: “Shirley Jaffe” lower right.
Untitled (c. 1950’s) belongs to Shirley Jaffe’s Paris period, when she was transitioning from figuration to lyrical abstraction. The composition unfolds as a cascade of gestural brushstrokes — reds, greens, yellows, and blues dancing across the paper with a rhythm both spontaneous and deliberate. Through these expressive marks, Jaffe captures the post-war vitality of the École de Paris while asserting her own inner tempo and harmony.
Mixed media on paper, this work reveals Jaffe’s instinctive equilibrium between color and line. Transparent washes meet dense pigment in a textured dialogue that feels almost musical — foreshadowing the geometric clarity of her later abstractions. Here, we witness the artist’s search for structure within movement — a transitional moment suspended between intuition and form.
This early piece radiates Jaffe’s sensitivity to emotion and atmosphere, qualities that would define her mature career. It stands as a rare document of evolution — a bridge between the lyrical freedom of gesture and the disciplined architecture of color that later made her one of the most distinctive voices in postwar abstraction.
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Shirley Jaffe (1923-2016)Untitled, c. 1950's
Mixed media on paper
Signed: lower right “Shirley Jaffe”.
Dimensions:
Framed: 58 × 48.5 cm | 22.8 × 19.1 in
Artwork: 36.5 × 27 cm | 14.4 × 10.6 in
Provenance:
Private Collection, Spain.
Condition:
Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Framed.
Shipping:
Aurora & Athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. Coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer.
Estimated delivery: Within the EU: 3–7 days | Outside the EU: Approx. 2–4 weeks (destination-dependent).
Conditions of Sale:
All lots are sold as is. See Section 4 of our Terms and Conditions for return policy.
All inquiries must be made prior to bidding, as no further details can be provided after the sale.
By placing a bid, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions in full.
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Signed: “Shirley Jaffe” lower right.
Untitled (c. 1950’s) belongs to Shirley Jaffe’s Paris period, when she was transitioning from figuration to lyrical abstraction. The composition unfolds as a cascade of gestural brushstrokes — reds, greens, yellows, and blues dancing across the paper with a rhythm both spontaneous and deliberate. Through these expressive marks, Jaffe captures the post-war vitality of the École de Paris while asserting her own inner tempo and harmony.
Mixed media on paper, this work reveals Jaffe’s instinctive equilibrium between color and line. Transparent washes meet dense pigment in a textured dialogue that feels almost musical — foreshadowing the geometric clarity of her later abstractions. Here, we witness the artist’s search for structure within movement — a transitional moment suspended between intuition and form.
This early piece radiates Jaffe’s sensitivity to emotion and atmosphere, qualities that would define her mature career. It stands as a rare document of evolution — a bridge between the lyrical freedom of gesture and the disciplined architecture of color that later made her one of the most distinctive voices in postwar abstraction.
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