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Vintage 1989 Jon Henry \"Tiffany Series\" Original Oil Painting Geometric Abstract
Up for sale is a striking, highly collectible original oil painting by the celebrated mid-century modernist artist Jon Henry, signed and dated 1989 in the lower right-hand corner.This exceptional piece belongs to Jon Henry’s coveted \"Tiffany Series\" from 1989. In this series, the artist masterfully integrates a clean, structured grid of squares over vibrant, flowing planes of color to explore depth, transparency, and hard-edge geometric order.Item Specifics:
- Artist: Jon Henry
- Series: \"Tiffany Series\"
- Year Created: 1989
- Medium: Oil on Fine Art Paper/Board
- Signature: Hand-signed and dated \"Jon Henry \'67\" (Lower Right)
Provenance & Artist BackgroundJon Henry was a deeply gifted, highly versatile artist who originally studied at the Philadelphia College of Industrial Arts, the studio of Philadelphia artist Abe Hankins, and the New York School in New York City.He was an active and respected figure within the elite \"New York Artists\" group, working alongside major historical figures like Robert Motherwell in his New York studio for nearly 40 years.Henry began exhibiting his work widely in the 1940s, securing prestigious solo exhibits across major art capitals including New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. His unique artistic voice heavily incorporated a deep love for jazz music into his visual rhythms, structures, and bold use of color.In the mid-1987, Jon Henry relocated to Alachua County, Florida, where his arrival and decades-long career were celebrated by the local arts community (as documented in the May 1987 Arts Forum newsletter from the Arts Council of Alachua County). His works from this incredibly prolific mid-century era remain highly sought after by collectors of authentic modernist and abstract art.It measures:Matting 20\"W x 15\"H Art 15 5/8\"W x 10 1/4\"H
Condition: The painting is in very good condition. The matting has a little toning, from being stored for many years.
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