This mid-century abstract of playful bright colors on a rich brown background was completed by American artist Gladys Goldstein (1918-2010). She was a member of the Artists League of New York, and attended the Maryland Institute College of Art. “Celebration” is a remarkable painting not only because of its interplay between brown and brilliant spots of full-prism color, but also the texture of the paint. Goldstein frequently employed textures that would give a topography to an otherwise flat surface. This particular composition is typical of her most sought-after work from her mid-career. Her pieces have been exhibited in the Peale Museum, National Gallery of Art, The Baltimore Museum of Art, Morgan State University, Johns Hopkins University, and the College of Notre Dame.

Signed and dated on verso with estate stamp

Medium: oil paint and grit on cotton duck canvas 

Size of support: 36” x 48” Outside frame dimension: 36 1/4” x 48 3/8”

Year of creation: 1973

 Condition: The painting surface has been cleaned and paint layer, ground, and support are in perfect condition. The metal frame is original to the piece and has some age related wear, but is stable and overall in excellent condition.