Signed and dated center right: Carroll Dunham / October-November 1989

Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New York, New York, "The Last Decade, American Artists of the 80s," September 15-October 27, 1990; Jablonka Gallery, Cologne, "Carroll Dunham: Paintings and Drawings," March 23-April 21, 1991.

Jablonka Gallery, Cologne; Private collection, acquired from above, 1990; Acquired by the present owner from above, 2019.

Carroll Dunham (b. 1949) Green Extension, 1989 Acrylic, vinyl, and pencil on canvas 65-1/2 x 79 inches (166.4 x 200.7 cm) Signed and dated center right: Carroll Dunham / October-November 1989 Property from the Collection of Lana & Richard Cooper, Winnetka, Illinois PROVENANCE: Jablonka Gallery, Cologne; Private collection, acquired from above, 1990; Acquired by the present owner from above, 2019. EXHIBITED: Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New York, New York, "The Last Decade, American Artists of the 80s," September 15-October 27, 1990; Jablonka Gallery, Cologne, "Carroll Dunham: Paintings and Drawings," March 23-April 21, 1991. LITERATURE: Tony Shafrazi Gallery, The Last Decade, American Artists of the 80s, exhibition catalogue, New York, 1990, pp. 82-83, 136, illustrated; Jablonka Gallery, Carroll Dunham: Paintings and Drawings, exhibition catalogue, Cologne, 1991, n.p., illustrated. In his paintings from the late 1980s, Carroll Dunham established a bold, recognizable visual language characterized by recurring abstract symbols, forms, and motifs that delved into themes of aggression, sexuality, and the subconscious. During this period, Dunham began incorporating biomorphic shapes, bulbous forms, and cartoonish, yet vaguely menacing structures. These symbols reflect his interest in exploring the intersection of the organic and the mechanical, creating visual tension that raises questions about the primal and the constructed aspects of human nature. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Unlined canvas. Some scattered inclusions in the paint layer, original to production. A very few scattered small flecks of what appears to be errant white paint. Otherwise, there appear to be no major condition issues affecting the work. Not examined out of frame due to size. Framed Dimensions 65 X 81.5 Inches