Rolph Scarlett was a painter of geometric abstraction during the American avant-garde movement of the 1930s and 1940s. Scarlett was born in Guelph, Ontario, Canada in 1889, he left Canada at the age of 18 to go to New York City and returned to Canada during the years of World War I. However, by 1924, Scarlett had established New York City as his home. While he was beginning his career as an abstract painter, he was designing stage scenery for George Bernard Shaw's play, Man and Superman and the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. In 1939, while creating the Museum of Non-Objective Painting (later the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum), Director Hilla Rebay began to take an interest in Scarlett's work. By 1940, he had become the new museum's chief lecturer. By 1953, the Guggenheim owned nearly 60 of his paintings and monoprints. Scarlett later became a resident of the Woodstock art colony for more than 25 years and showed his work in the Woodstock exhibits.
Abstract
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Rolph Scarlett (Canadian/American, 1889 - 1984) “Abstract” Signed and dated 1947, lower right Gouache on paper Provenance: Private collection, Miami Florida About Rolph Scarlett w...
Gouache
$1,400Sale Price|43% Off
Untitled Abstraction
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Summit, NJ
Gouache on paper by Rolph Scarlett c. 1950s. The piece is signed "Scarlett" on the front in two places. The piece is in perfect condition. Unframed it measures 10.75 x 13.5.
Gouache
Abstract Expressionist Watercolor on Paper
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Abstract expressionist gouache and watercolor on paper by noted artist Rolph Scarlett (1891-1984). Unframed. Signed and dated 1947 lower right. In excellent condition. Paper...
Paper, Watercolor
Geometric Abstract
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Signed lower right. The composition is a tightly organized geometric abstraction on a deep blue ground. A large, centrally placed triangular form asserts the vertical axis and is an...
Oil, Canvas
"Geometric Design"
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork. Signed lower left. Rolph Scarlett (1889 - 1984) A major exponent of non-objective painting, Rolph Scarlett's career and art...
Paper, Gouache
Rolph Scarlett Abstract Expressionist Painting, 1945
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Abstract expressionist gouache and watercolor on paper by noted artist Rolph Scarlett - Signed and dated lower right. Archivally matted, unframed. Image size: 11" H x 15" W. In excel...
Paper
Geometric Shapes
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Rolph Scarlett (1889-1984) Geometric Shapes Gauche on Paper 14 ½" x 13” 22" x 21" framed In this original artwork, the artist transforms circles, shapes, and lines within an ide...
Gouache, Archival Paper
Trapped, Original Gouche on Paper, Hand Signed, Custom Framed
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Aventura, FL
Original gouache on paper. Hand signed lower front by Rolph Scarlett. Artwork size: 17.5 x 23.5 inches. Frame size: 24 x 30 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. All reason...
Paper, Gouache
$5,000
Abstract
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Signed lower right. A major exponent of non-objective painting, Rolph Scarlett's career and artistic philosophy is closely linked with the early history of the Solomon R. Guggenheim...
Oil, Paper
Untitled Abstraction
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Summit, NJ
Gorgeous gouache on paper by Rolph Scarlett c. 1950s. The piece is in perfect condition. Unframed it measures 13.75 high by 16 wide. It is signed "Scarlett" lower right.
Gouache
Portrait, Original Gouche on Paper, Custom Framed, 24 x 30 inches
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Aventura, FL
Original gouache on paper. Unsigned. Artwork size: 17.87 x 23.62 inches. Frame size: 24 x 30 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. All reasonable offers will be considered....
Gouache, Paper
Geometric Composition
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Rolph Scarlett (Canadian/American, 1889 - 1984) “Geometric Composition” Signed lower right, circa late 1930’s early 1940’s 19 ½ x 26 inches Mixed media, Price on request About Rolph Scarlett was a painter of geometric and linear forms, an industrial designer, and a pioneer in helping establish non-objective art as an aesthetic in America. He also worked in an abstract art style during the American avant-garde movement which extended into the 1940s. He was born in Guelph, Ontario, Canada and travelled to New York City as an 18-year-old. By 1924 he made New York City his home. In 1939, Scarlett was one of the founding members and forces which steered the development of the Museum of Non-Objective Painting in New York. (later, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum). Guggenheim was the sponsor behind the Avant Garde and pioneering, philosophy of Baroness Hilla Rebay who founded the early museum. She was both the founding curator and director of the museum, as well as an abstract artist. She encouraged and worked with Scarlett in the early museum years, together promoting the concepts of non-objective painting. In Scarlett’s aesthetic these where geometric elements intuitively placed in non-descript flat and three-dimensional space. Any discussion of the history of the Guggenheim Museum must include four key figures: Hilla Rebay (1890-1967), Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944), Rudolf Bauer (1889-1953), and Rolf Scarlett...
Mixed Media, Board
$50,000
Untitled
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Signed lower left. This is a large example of a non-objective painting by Rolph Scarlett. Scarlett was a painter of geometric forms and shapes. His intuitive style helped establish ...
Canvas, Oil
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
"Orange Face"
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Southampton, NY
Circa 1945 Signed lower left Sight size 12 x 10.5 in Overall size in newly matted one inch wide black frame 25.5 x 21.5 in
Gouache, Paper
Blue Man Abstract Expressionist Work on Paper
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Abstract Portrait Minor wear along the edges of the work, otherwise in good condition. New frame. Artist signed lower right corner, 23.5h x 18.5"w Rolph Scarlett 1889-1984 Born on J...
Acrylic, Archival Paper, Gouache
Woman Abstract Expressionist Work on Paper
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Woman Abstract Portrait Repaired tear upper left and minor wear along the edges of the work, otherwise in good condition, new frame. Artist signed lower right corner, 23.5h x 18.5"w...
Acrylic, Gouache, Archival Paper
Abstract Expressionist Watercolor on Paper
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Abstract expressionist gouache and watercolor on paper by noted artist Rolph Scarlett (1891-1984). Unframed. Signed and dated 1954 lower right. In excellent condition. P...
Paper, Watercolor
“Abstract Figures, 1954”
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Southampton, NY
Original mixed media painting composed of acrylic paint, watercolor with traces of aerosol spray paint on vinyl by the Canadian/American artist, Rolph Scarlett. Signed by the artist lower right and dated 1954. Condition is very good. The artwork is housed in a contemporary matt black frame 25.5 by 21.5 inches overall. Provenance: Eric Firestone...
Acrylic, Watercolor
Geometric Abstract
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Signed lower left. About the artist: Rolph Scarlett was a painter of geometric abstraction during the American avant-garde movement of the 1930s and 1940s. Born in Guelph, Ontario,...
Canvas, Oil
Untitled, Framed Abstract Gouache and Watercolor, Signed
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Aventura, FL
Original gouache and watercolor on cardboard. Hand signed lower right by Rolph Scarlett. Artwork size 4.12 x 6.37 inches. Frame size 14.12 x 16.37 inches. Artwork is in excellen...
Watercolor, Cardboard, Gouache
Abstract and Drip
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Signed lower right. Description An example of Scarlett’s abstract drip painting, this untitled work has linear and geometric elements rendered in shades of black, rose, and blue and...
Canvas, Oil
$14,000
Abstracts
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Rolph Scarlett (1889 Ontario, Canada - 1984 Woodstock, New York) A set of four Gouache works on paper, offered with or without custom framing based on buyers’ choice of frames 1.) Fl...
Mixed Media
$2,100
Untitled, Framed Abstract Watercolor on Paper, 1974, Signed, 17.5x21.5 in.
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Aventura, FL
Original watercolor on paper. Hand signed and dated lower right by Rolph Scarlett. Artwork size 7.5 x 9.5 inches. Frame size 17.5 x 21.5 inches. Artwork is in excellent conditio...
Paper, Watercolor
Untitled Watercolor on Cardboard, Abstract, Framed, 7x11 Inches
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Aventura, FL
Original watercolor on cardboard. Initialed lower right by Rolph Scarlett. Artwork size 7 x 11 inches. Frame size 17.5 x 21.5 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certific...
Watercolor, Cardboard
Untitled Framed Watercolor on Paper, Abstract, Circa 1940, Signed
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Aventura, FL
Original watercolor on paper. Initialed lower right by Rolph Scarlett. Artwork size 7.75 x 8.75 inches. Frame size 17.5 x 21.5 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certifi...
Paper, Watercolor
$35,000
Abstract
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Signed lower right and a double sided painting.
Oil, Board
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 22.25 in
Finding a Way...Like Water, abstract geometric painting, dots
By Kate Snow
Located in New York, NY
Gouache and graphite on handmade paper. 24 x 18 inches unframed. 28 x 22.25 inches framed. Artist Statement: “As an artist, I find endless possibilities overwhelming and use self-imposed boundaries to focus my work. This often includes some combination of: a literal grid or graphite border, employment of barbecue skewers or wooden chopsticks in lieu of paintbrushes for mark making, use of a monochromatic or limited color palette, and a reliance on shape and pattern to tell a story. Limiting the elements at play adds a measure of gravity to each decision, and every detail about the paper, the viscosity of the paint, micro variations in hues, and even the sharpness of the point on a skewer matters. I’ve found that the more restrictions I put in place when I paint, the freer my work has become, allowing a tension to form between the organic and prescribed. Rather than sketch before starting a new piece, I spend time with the paper and begin to visualize possibilities. From there, I can expand the work incrementally. Whether I’m working in an adapted form of pointillism, playing with opacity and hue, or building patterns through repeating shape, the work evolves in its own time. It is an intentionally open process of discovery that seeks to uncover the greatest potential of the basest elements we have at our disposal”. - Kate Snow
Paper, Gouache, Handmade Paper, Graphite
Musicians
By Gen Paul
Located in New York, NY
Gen Paul (1895-1955 Fr.) lived in Montmartre, Paris France. He is know for his action painting with quick brush strokes and this work of art was painted around 1955-1960. He was a mu...
Gouache
$29,500
H 43.5 in W 35.5 in
Phenomena Rights of King, Gouache on Paper, Framed, Signed, 1976
By Paul Jenkins
Located in New York, NY
“Phenomena Rights of King", 1976. Gouache on Paper Framed: 43 ½ x 35 ½ inches Signed bottom center The Phenomena series is a celebrated body of abstract expressionist paintings and ...
Paper, Gouache
Abstract Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract painting accented in bright hues of red, blue and a soft lavender by French artist AM Vivent, 1986. Signed and dated lower right. Original artwork on paper displayed on a ...
Paper, Acrylic
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 42 in W 29.5 in
Dale Chihuly Turquoise Orange Macchia Signed 42 Inch Original Painting
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Dale Chihuly Title: Turquoise Orange Macchia Medium: Original Painting on Paper Size: 42" x 29.5” Year: c. 2000 Inscription: Signed "Chihuly" in blue paint on front Documenta...
Paper, Acrylic
$1,275
H 22 in W 48 in D 2 in
Large Vintage American Modernist Geometric Abstract Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American geometric oil painting . Oil on canvas. Unsigned. Measuring: 22 by 48 inches overall. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enjoy.
Canvas, Oil
$695
H 17 in W 19 in D 2 in
"Mayan Fragments" Vintage Exhibited American Modernist Abstract Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract painting. Watercolor on paper. Framed. Gallery label verso. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enjoy.
Watercolor, Archival Paper
$7,500
H 38.75 in W 31.25 in D 1 in
Dale Chihuly Picolo Venetian Drawing Signed Original 30x22 Inch Painting
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Dale Chihuly Title: Picolo Venetian Medium: Original Acrylic and Watercolor on Paper Size: 30" x 22.25" Frame: 38.75" x 31.25" Year: c. 1990-2000 Inscription: Signed "Chihuly...
Paper, Acrylic
$5,950
H 40.25 in W 40.25 in D 2 in
Superman (Abstract Geometric Grid Painting in Light Grey & Blue, Framed)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
Detailed abstract geometric painting inspired by city grids in light grey and blue, with accents of black and white "Superman", made by Hudson Valley based artist, Donise English, in...
Wood, Paper, Acrylic, Gouache, Pencil, Color Pencil
Abstract Expressionist Bay Area Hills Landscape
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract Expressionist painting of Bay Area Hills by Honora Berg Berkeley San Francisco Bay Area abstract expressionist landscape by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). A brilliant e...
Archival Paper, Gouache
Geometric Abstract
Located in Buffalo, NY
A mid century modernist oil painting. No signature found. Circa 1960. Image size, 48"L x 32"H
Canvas, Oil
$1,200
H 15.5 in W 19.5 in
Chanjun Zheng Contemporary Original Oil Painting "Hometown"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Hometown Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 15.5 x 19.5 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This painti...
Canvas, Oil
$295
H 24 in W 18 in D 1 in
Vintage American Modernist Sunflower Still Life Flower Signed Original Painting
By Barry Johnson
Located in Buffalo, NY
American modernist still life painting. Watercolor on paper, circa 1980. Signed. Image size, 24"L x 18"H.
Canvas, Watercolor, Gouache
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 22.25 in
View from a Great Height, abstract geometric painting, dots
By Kate Snow
Located in New York, NY
Gouache and graphite on handmade paper. 24 x 18 inches unframed, 28 x 22.25 inches framed. Artist Statement: “As an artist, I find endless possibilities overwhelming and use self-imposed boundaries to focus my work. This often includes some combination of: a literal grid or graphite border, employment of barbecue skewers or wooden chopsticks in lieu of paintbrushes for mark making, use of a monochromatic or limited color palette, and a reliance on shape and pattern to tell a story. Limiting the elements at play adds a measure of gravity to each decision, and every detail about the paper, the viscosity of the paint, micro variations in hues, and even the sharpness of the point on a skewer matters. I’ve found that the more restrictions I put in place when I paint, the freer my work has become, allowing a tension to form between the organic and prescribed. Rather than sketch before starting a new piece, I spend time with the paper and begin to visualize possibilities. From there, I can expand the work incrementally. Whether I’m working in an adapted form of pointillism, playing with opacity and hue, or building patterns through repeating shape, the work evolves in its own time. It is an intentionally open process of discovery that seeks to uncover the greatest potential of the basest elements we have at our disposal”. - Kate Snow
Paper, Gouache, Handmade Paper, Graphite
$1,700
H 40 in W 42 in D 1.25 in
Sand City, Construction Series, Abstract Geometric Painting
By Robert Petrick
Located in Los Angeles, CA
“Sand City” presents a softly structured, abstracted urban grid built from warm ochres, saturated golden yellows, dusty blue-greys, pale blush pinks, and muted olive greens. Block-li...
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 22.75 in W 33.75 in
Rolph Scarlett, Yellow Abstract, Non-Objective Mid-Century Modern Drip Painting
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in New York, NY
Rolph Scarlett (American, 1889 - 1984) Untitled, n.d. Oil on board with collage 17 1/2 x 29 inches Signed lower right Provenance: Fletcher Gallery, Woodstock, New York Private Col...
Oil, Board
Sold
H 4.5 in W 6.5 in
"Abstraction, " Rolph Scarlett, mixed media, 20th century, American art, color
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Born in Ontario, Canada, Rolph Scarlett left home at age eighteen for New York City, making that city his home for long periods during his lifetime. While beginning his career as an ...
Canvas, Mixed Media
Abstract Geometric
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Rolph Scarlett (Canadian/American, 1889 - 1984) “Abstract Geometric” Signed and dated 1947, lower right 29 ½ x 23 ½ inches 35 x 29 inches framed Oil on board, signed lower left Prove...
Oil, Board
Abstract in Colors
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Signed lower left. Signed lower left. Rolph Scarlett, was born 1889 in Guelph, Ontario. His long life as an artist began in his teens as a jewelry designer and fabricator. At the ag...
Acrylic
Untitled Abstraction
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Summit, NJ
Perfect piece by abstract expressionist artist Rolph Scarlett. Vibrant colors. Painted on a piece of cardboard, probably an old cardboard flattened box. Trimmed in white with good ed...
Oil, Cardboard
Untitled Abstraction
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Summit, NJ
Gouache on paper by Rolph Scarlett c. 1950s. The paper piece is Unframed and measures 13.75 high by 16.75 wide. It is signed "Scarlett" lower right. The colors are bright and vibrant...
Gouache
"Study in Pink and Black"
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork. Signed lower right. Rolph Scarlett (1889 - 1984) A major exponent of non-objective painting, Rolph Scarlett's career and ar...
Gouache, Paper
Preliminary drawing for a painting entitled "Eve"
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Signed in pencil lower left Estate stamp verso on board From the artist's record book entitled "Masterwork 9-10"