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Painter, b. 1919 - d. 2009

Irving Kriesberg (March 13, 1919 – November 11, 2009) was an American painter, sculptor, educator, author, and filmmaker, whose work combined elements of Abstract Expressionism with representational human, animal, and humanoid forms. Because Kriesberg blended formalist elements with figurative forms he is often considered to be a Figurative Expressionist.

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    • IRVING KRIESBERG (AMERICAN 1918-2009)
      Nov. 09, 2024

      IRVING KRIESBERG (AMERICAN 1918-2009)

      Est: $500 - $700

      IRVING KRIESBERG (AMERICAN 1918-2009) Abstract Composition, 1962 gouache on paper 51 x 73 cm (20 x 28 3/4 in.) [sight] framed dimensions: 83.5 x 104 cm (32 7/8 x 41 in.) signed and dated bottom left LOT NOTES In the essay for Kriegsberg's 1961 solo exhibition, Allan Kaprow wrote "Irving Kriesberg has pushed the boundaries of his art farther than most artists. He has increased the possibilities for us all." Kriesberg was a renowned figurative expressionist, and was included in the 15 Americans show at MoMA in 1952, along with Jackson Pollock, Clyfford Styll, Mark Rothko, and Williams Baziotes. N.B. Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

      Shapiro Auctions LLC
    • Lot of 2 Woodcut Prints by Irving Kriesberg.
      Oct. 26, 2024

      Lot of 2 Woodcut Prints by Irving Kriesberg.

      Est: $80 - $150

      Artist(s): Irving Kriesberg (America, 1919-2009) Title(s): "See What the Boys in the Back Room Will Have" and "Dance of the Powers". Medium: Woodcut on paper. Signature(s): Pencil signed, titled, and dated (1944) in their lower margins. Paperwork: N/A Damage: Margins of work have residue of a previous adhered matting. The dancing image has tears along its outer margins, as well as to the upper right of the image. General creases and wear from being unframed. Measurement(s): The sheets measure 17 3/4" x 12 1/2". In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.

      Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
    • IRVING KRIESBERG (1919-2009) OIL ON MASONITE.
      Oct. 25, 2024

      IRVING KRIESBERG (1919-2009) OIL ON MASONITE.

      Est: $500 - $1,000

      IRVING KRIESBERG (1919-2009) OIL ON MASONITE. American, dated (19)51. Signed and dated lower center. Abstract figural scene with palm trees. In wooden frame with linen liner. 18"h. 14"w. Framed 24.1"h. 20"w.

      Amelia Jeffers
    • Irving Kriesberg Etching Moving Up
      Jul. 18, 2024

      Irving Kriesberg Etching Moving Up

      Est: $100 - $150

      Irving Kriesberg (American, 1919-2009). Etching, Moving Up. Signed, dated 81, titled and numbered 47/75 in pencil in the lower margin. 23 1/2" x 16" (with frame 30 3/4" x 22 3/4"). Some waviness to paper.

      Willow Auction House
    • IRVING KRIESBERG (AMERICAN, 1919 - 2009)
      Jun. 09, 2024

      IRVING KRIESBERG (AMERICAN, 1919 - 2009)

      Est: $150 - $250

      "Untitled - Birds"; 1952; Marker on Parchment; 13.5" x 20.5"; Initialed Lower Left; Framed (under glass).

      James Cox Gallery
    • IRVING KRIESBERG (AMERICAN, 1919 - 2009)
      Jun. 09, 2024

      IRVING KRIESBERG (AMERICAN, 1919 - 2009)

      Est: $100 - $200

      "Untitled - Figure with Wings"; 1972; Ink on Paper; 11.5" x 14"; Signed Lower Left; Framed (under glass).

      James Cox Gallery
    • Irving Kriesberg (1919-2009): Untitled
      Nov. 30, 2023

      Irving Kriesberg (1919-2009): Untitled

      Est: $700 - $900

      Oil stick on paper, 1980, signed 'Irving Kriesberg' and dated upper right. 28 3/4 x 23 in. (sheet), unframed. 

      STAIR
    • Irving Kriesberg (1919-2009): Untitled
      Nov. 30, 2023

      Irving Kriesberg (1919-2009): Untitled

      Est: $700 - $900

      Oil and gouache on paper, 1990, signed 'Irving Kriesberg' and dated upper right. 28 3/4 x 23 in. (sheet), unframed.   

      STAIR
    • Irving Kriesberg (1919-2009): Untitled
      Nov. 30, 2023

      Irving Kriesberg (1919-2009): Untitled

      Est: $700 - $900

      Oil and gouache on paper, 1980, signed 'Irving Kriesberg' and dated lower center. 28 1/2 x 23 in. (sheet), unframed. 

      STAIR
    • Irving Kriesberg
      Oct. 11, 2023

      Irving Kriesberg

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      American, 1919-2009 Horse, Bird and Woman, 1978 Signed with artist's mark and dated 78 (ul) Pastel and oil stick on paper 23 x 29 inches (58.4 x 73.6 cm) (Framed dimensions: 25 3/4 x 31 3/4 x 1 5/8 inches) Sheet is hinged to backing at upper left and upper right. No Notable issues detected during inspection. Overall good condition.

      DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
    • Irving Kriesberg
      Oct. 11, 2023

      Irving Kriesberg

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      American, 1919-2009 Untitled, 1978 Signed with artist's mark and dated 78 (ll) Pastel and oil stick on paper 29 x 23 inches (73.6 x 58.4 cm) (Framed dimensions: 34 1/4 x 28 1/8 x 1 3/8 inches) Sheet is hinged to backing at upper left and upper right. Overall good condition. No notable issues detected during inspection.

      DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
    • Irving Kriesberg
      Oct. 11, 2023

      Irving Kriesberg

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      American, 1919-2009 August Ape, 1988 Signed with artist's mark and dated 88 (ll) Pastel and mixed media on paper 29 x 23 inches (73.6 x 58.4 cm) (Framed dimensions: 31 3/4 x 25 5/8 x 1 5/8) Sheet is hinged to backing at upper left and upper right corners. Pinholes at all four corners. A slight ripple to sheet due to medium. Remnants of old hinge tape on the reverse at lower left and lower right.

      DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
    • Irving Kriesberg
      Oct. 11, 2023

      Irving Kriesberg

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      American, 1919-2009 Guardian Ape, 1980 Signed with artist's mark and dated 8 28 80 (ll) Pastel and oil stick on paper 29 x 23 inches (73.6 x 58.4 cm) (Framed dimensions: 31 3/4 x 25 3/4 x 1 5/8 inches) Sheet is hinged to backing at upper left and upper right. Lower left and lower right corners show old hinge tape on the reverse. Overall good condition. No notable issues detected during inspection.

      DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
    • Irving Kriesberg
      Oct. 11, 2023

      Irving Kriesberg

      Est: $1,200 - $1,800

      American, 1919-2009 Birds, 1954 Inscribed and signed To Jane/with love/IK (ll) Oil on paper 19 1/4 x 13 5/8 inches (48.9 x 34.6 cm) Provenance: Private collection, New Jersey (Framed dimensions: 21 1/2 x 16 1/4 x 3/4 inches) A lending label from the William Rockhill Nelson Gallery of Art, Atkins Museum of Fine Art, Kansas City, MO is affixed to the backing. Sheet is hinged to mat at upper left and upper right. Sheet is cut unevenly. Remnants of old tape along left and right sides on the reverse. Overall good condition.

      DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
    • Irving Kriesberg American, 1919-2009 At The Beach, 1953
      Oct. 12, 2022

      Irving Kriesberg American, 1919-2009 At The Beach, 1953

      Est: $2,000 - $4,000

      Irving Kriesberg American, 1919-2009 At The Beach, 1953 Initialed IK (cl) Oil on canvas 52 x 40 1/4 inches (132 x 102 cm) Provenance: Curt Valentin Gallery New York DuVeen-Graham Gallery, New York C 

      DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
    • Irving Kriesberg oil on canvas Exhortation
      Dec. 06, 2021

      Irving Kriesberg oil on canvas Exhortation

      Est: $500 - $1,000

      Irving Kriesberg (American 1919-2009), oil on canvas Exhortation, signed lower right, 68" x 59". NO in-house shipping for this lot.

      Pook & Pook Inc.
    • Irving Kriesberg (American, 1919-2009) Maternal Visions,c. 1950s
      Jul. 29, 2021

      Irving Kriesberg (American, 1919-2009) Maternal Visions,c. 1950s

      Est: $10,000 - $15,000

      Irving Kriesberg (American, 1919-2009) Maternal Visions,c. 1950s oil on canvas signed Kriesberg (upper center) 56 1/4 x 87 3/4 inches.

      Hindman
    • Irving Kriesberg (NY/IL, 1919 - 2009), Dancer
      Aug. 06, 2020

      Irving Kriesberg (NY/IL, 1919 - 2009), Dancer

      Est: $25 - $25,000

      Irving Kriesberg (NY/IL, 1919 - 2009), Dancer oil on canvas, mid-20th century, signed at lower left, retains previous museum label, in original wooden frame. DOA 12.75 x 14 7/8 in. Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio This painting will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of works by Irving Kriesberg. Private Collection, Lumberton, North Carolina Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

      Leland Little Auctions
    • Irving Kriesberg (1918-2009)
      Sep. 29, 2018

      Irving Kriesberg (1918-2009)

      Est: $50 - $100

      Irving Kriesberg (N.Y./Ill. 1918-2009), (2) works, abstracts, oil on canvas. 24" x 34 1/2" and 39 1/2" x 20".

      Copake Auction Inc.
    • Irving Kriesberg (1919-2009), oil on canvas, "Orange Snake", graham Gallery label on verso, 28" x 22".
      Aug. 19, 2017

      Irving Kriesberg (1919-2009), oil on canvas, "Orange Snake", graham Gallery label on verso, 28" x 22".

      Est: $300 - $500

      Irving Kriesberg (1919-2009), oil on canvas, "Orange Snake", graham Gallery label on verso, 28" x 22".

      Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    • Irving Kriesberg oil
      Mar. 19, 2016

      Irving Kriesberg oil

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      Irving Kriesberg (American 1919-2009)- ''Sketch For Subway''- oil on canvas, initialed IK upper left, very good condition. 20 x 24''

      Rachel Davis Fine Arts
    • IRVING KRIESBERG (b. 1919): DANCER AND GUEST
      Jun. 06, 2015

      IRVING KRIESBERG (b. 1919): DANCER AND GUEST

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      IRVING KRIESBERG (b. 1919): DANCER AND GUEST Egg tempera on masonite, 1949, signed with initials 'IK' and dated lower right. 14 1/2 x 12 in., 17 x 15 in. (frame).

      STAIR
    • IRVING KRIESBERG (1919-2009): RUTH IN PINK
      Dec. 06, 2014

      IRVING KRIESBERG (1919-2009): RUTH IN PINK

      Est: $1,000 - $3,000

      IRVING KRIESBERG (1919-2009): RUTH IN PINK Oil on canvas, 1954, signed, titled and dated on the reverse of the stretcher. 43 x 33 in., 44 x 34 in. (frame). Provenance: The Artist.

      STAIR
    • Irving Kriesberg (American, 1919-2009) "LXXVII," 1978, oil stick on paper, 17" x 21", signed lower left, titled and dated on verso framed
      Mar. 08, 2014

      Irving Kriesberg (American, 1919-2009) "LXXVII," 1978, oil stick on paper, 17" x 21", signed lower left, titled and dated on verso framed

      Est: $500 - $700

      Irving Kriesberg (American, 1919-2009) "LXXVII," 1978, oil stick on paper, 17" x 21", signed lower left, titled and dated on verso framed

      Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
    • Irving Kriesberg (American, 1919-2009)
      Jun. 23, 2012

      Irving Kriesberg (American, 1919-2009)

      Est: $700 - $900

      Irving Kriesberg. The Shepard. Oil on board, 20th century. Size 48 x 42 inches. Unframed. Ex-collection: Robert C. Graham, Sr., by descent.

      Capo Auction
    • IRVING KRIESBERG (1919-2009) OIL ON CANVAS
      May. 11, 2012

      IRVING KRIESBERG (1919-2009) OIL ON CANVAS

      Est: $400 - $800

      American painter whose work combined elements of Abstract Expressionism with figurative elements of human and animal forms. Kriesberg made his debut with Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko at the 1952 exhibition, Fifteen Artists, at the New YorkMuseum of Modern Art. Painting oil on canvas vibrant abstract colors measures 31 ½ x 37 ½ condition very good

      Weiss Auctions
    • Irving Kriesberg (American, 1919-2009)
      Feb. 28, 2012

      Irving Kriesberg (American, 1919-2009)

      Est: $600 - $800

      Irving Kriesberg (American, 1919-2009) Untitled signed with initials 'IK' (lower left) oil on canvas 38¼ x 30 in. (97.2 x 76.2 cm.), unframed

      Christie's
    • IRVING KRIESBERG (American, 1919-2009)
      Feb. 28, 2012

      IRVING KRIESBERG (American, 1919-2009)

      Est: $600 - $800

      IRVING KRIESBERG (American, 1919-2009) Subway Stairs signed with initials 'IK' (lower left) oil on canvas 45 x 39 in. (114.3 x 99 cm.)

      Christie's
    • Oil painting by Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American)
      May. 23, 2010

      Oil painting by Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American)

      Est: $150 - $250

      Oil painting by Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), Abstract, unsigned, 24.5" x 5.5", framed

      Millea Bros Ltd
    • Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting
      Nov. 23, 2008

      Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting

      Est: $600 - $800

      Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting Figure in yellow, oil on canvas, signed "Kriesberg", upper right, 41" x 37.25" (stretcher), strip frame Condition: overall fair/poor, large canvas depression at lower right, craquelure, soiled paint surface

      Millea Bros Ltd
    • Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, America), (2) paintings
      Nov. 23, 2008

      Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, America), (2) paintings

      Est: $1,200 - $1,800

      Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, America), (2) paintings Abstract diptych, oil on canvas, (2) double-sided panels, apparently unsigned, larger panel: 60" x 14", smaller: 60" x 10.5 (stretcher), strip frames, Condition: overall poor, craquelure, soiling, paint loss, stains, canvas loss

      Millea Bros Ltd
    • Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting
      Nov. 23, 2008

      Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting

      Est: $600 - $800

      Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting "Study for the Great Bird", gouache and ink on paper, signed "IK", lower left, 38" x 23" (sheet), unframed Condition: overall fair/poor, small tears to bottom edge Provenance: Graham Duveen Gallery, NY; The Brooklyn Museum of Art, NY

      Millea Bros Ltd
    • Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting
      Apr. 25, 2008

      Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting

      Est: $1,500 - $2,500

      Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting "Birds Alighting", tempera on board, signed and dated "I.K. - '51", center right, 33" x 30", strip frame, overall good and original condition - Provenance and Exhibitions: Curt Valentin Gallery, NY, no. 13568; Museum of Modern Art, NY

      Millea Bros Ltd
    • Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting
      Apr. 25, 2008

      Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting "The Dance", paint medium on gessoed board, signed and dated "IK - '51", upper left, 57" x 47" (sight), framed, overall poor condition, soiled, water stains, significant paint loss to upper and lower left - Provenance: Museum of Modern Art, NY (partial label on verso)

      Millea Bros Ltd
    • Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting
      Apr. 25, 2008

      Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting

      Est: $400 - $600

      Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting "Dancer", oil on canvas, signed "Kriesberg", lower left, 12.25" x 14.5" (stretcher size), strip frame, overall fair condition, craquelure, some impasto lifting - Provenance: Dayton Art Institute - No. 1047C

      Millea Bros Ltd
    • Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, America), (2) paintings
      Apr. 25, 2008

      Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, America), (2) paintings

      Est: $1,500 - $2,500

      Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, America), (2) paintings Abstract diptych, oil on canvas, (2) double-sided panels, signed "Kriesberg", lower right, each panel: 60" x 18", strip frame, overall poor condition, craquelure, soiling, paint loss, stains

      Millea Bros Ltd
    • Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting
      Apr. 25, 2008

      Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting

      Est: $600 - $800

      Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting "Flowers", oil on canvas, signed "Kriesberg", lower right, 29.5" x 20.75" (sight), giltwood frame, overall good and original condition, canvas loosened at upper left - Provenance: Duveen-Graham Gallery, NY

      Millea Bros Ltd
    • Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, America), painting
      Apr. 25, 2008

      Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, America), painting

      Est: $600 - $800

      Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, America), painting Animals, mixed media on paper, signed and dated "I. Kriesberg - '64", lower center, 28.5" x 37", framed under glass, overall good and original condition

      Millea Bros Ltd
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