Cy Twombly Authentic Painting

Circa 20 x 18 inches, signed lower left "Twombly 6-4-72"; one of the most famous American post-war artists who some scholars associate with the abstract expressionist movement; Twombly had his first art exhibit at thje Kootz Gallery c. 1951; provenance: Samuel Kootz; Kootz sent a group of abstract and other paintings to a Los Angeles collector in the early 1970's; the collector died; then to his window; private California collection. One may ask why Kootz had so many Twombly paintings (1) First Kootz considered himself a "patrondealer" that is he helped the starving artists financially and Kootz received their paintings; (2) Kootz was an art dealer and also a lawyer who went to an elite law school (University of Virginia -- where he was a member of the law review); the code of conduct for art dealers back in the 1950's and 1960's is they did not sell paintings by artists who were represented by different art dealers; Twombly was represented by Leo Castelli (not Kootz) so Kootz probably believed it was improper to sell Twombly's paintings -- so they accumulated!!!!!!!!!

Another odd point is all of the works on paper are either dated 1963 Roma or 6-4-72 or no date. Twombly moved to Rome circa 1959 but spent much time in New York City. The item "Cy Twombly Authentic Painting" is in sale since Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

This item is in the category "Art\Paintings". The seller is "kunstwerke789" and is located in Pasadena, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Size: Medium (up to 36in.

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• Region of Origin: US
• Artist: Cy Twombly
• Style: Abstract
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Painting Surface: Paper
• Medium: mixed media
• Date of Creation: 1970-1989
• Features: Signed
• Width (Inches): 20
• Color: Multi-Color
• Subject: Abstract
• Originality: Original
• Height (Inches): 18