Franz JosefKlineAmerican1910-1962Reclining Nudeoil on cardboardsigned with initials lower right and verso Note: Finding a rare nude painting by Franz Kline is an exciting discovery, both artistically and historically. It offers a glimpse into a lesser-known phase of his development, before he became one of the key figures of Abstract Expressionism. Kline was a pivotal force in 20th-century art, whose groundbreaking black-and-white abstractions redefined the possibilities of painting. As a central figure in Abstract Expressionism, he helped shift the epicenter of the art world from Paris to New York, influencing generations with his bold, gestural style that fused raw emotion, monumental scale, and radical simplicity into a new visual language.6 x 12 1/4 in. (15.2 x 31.1 cm.), Frame: 11 1/4 x 17 3/4 in. (28.6 x 45.1 cm.)Provenance: The Estate of Janis Paige, Bel Air CA, acquired from Martha Jackson Gallery, New York, and with their label dated October 27, 1958 Abell provides in-house shipping for select items. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for item pickups. Items that cannot be shipped will be noted. An email will go out after invoices are sent. For assistance with shipping, please refer to our shippers' page at https://www.abell.com/buy-sell/how-to-ship/. Payment: Jewelry and coins must be paid by wire transfer, cash, or check (checks subject to clearance before release). The Condition Report states Abell Auction's reasonable opinion as to the lot?s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Abell does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Items sold at auction are of considerable age and may exhibit wear, usage, repairs, and damage. Therefore, all lots are sold 'as is' and there are no returns or refunds. Abell does not owe the buyer any obligation to report on the condition of the lot and makes no guarantee the condition will be given for the lot. Abell attempts to provide accurate descriptions and images of products online. It is the buyer's responsibility to review all of the information provided about a lot before placing a bid. The buyer acknowledges that the products are sold on an ?as-is? basis. Provenance: The Estate of Janis Paige, Bel Air CA, acquired from Martha Jackson Gallery, New York, and with their label dated October 27, 1958