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b. 1899 - d. 1983

Stephen Sacklarian 1889-1983

Sacklarian's paintings are in over 60 museums around the world including The Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of American Art, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Minneapolis Museum of Art, The Everson Museum of Art, The Museo de Arte Moderno, Mexico City, The Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium and The Museo National de Arte, La Paz, Bolivia.

Sacklarian studied art at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, the T- Square Club-School for Architects, The Philadelphia College of Art, the Fleisher Memorial Art School, and in private study with the famous sculptor, Paul Manship.

Over a long and productive career, during extensive travel, Sacklarian visited with Picasso, Henry Moore, Gorky, Matisse and other prominent artists. Sacklarian would always tell anecdotes and speak fondly of the times he visited their studios. Sacklarian was artist-in-residence at Notre Dame University. He was also a guest lecturer at numerous other Universities. Sacklarian received numerous awards and honors throughout his long career.

Sacklarian's artistic world is populated with amorphous figures and whimsical forms that often float against bright, angular backgrounds or subtle dark fields of color. Sacklarian is quite sophisticated in his use of color, perspective, and composition. Each painting is unique and unusual. Some are brooding; most are charming and full of mischievous humor. Many have sly sexual references. Sacklarian's palette favored bright rich colors. He is considered by critics to be a true master painter

Sacklarian's paintings have sold at auction at Phillip's, Christie's and Sotheby's.

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1966, Acrylic on canvas, 44 x 36 in. (111.8 x 91.4 cm.)
      Nov. 19, 2024

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1966, Acrylic on canvas, 44 x 36 in. (111.8 x 91.4 cm.)

      Est: $500 - $700

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 UNTITLED, 1966 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed and dated: SACKLARIAN - 66

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1965, Acrylic on canvas, 42 x 34 1/4 in. (106.7 x 87 cm.)
      Nov. 19, 2024

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1965, Acrylic on canvas, 42 x 34 1/4 in. (106.7 x 87 cm.)

      Est: $500 - $700

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 UNTITLED, 1965 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed and dated: SACKLARIAN - 65

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1977, Acrylic on canvas, 50 x 40 in. (127 x 101.6 cm.)
      Nov. 19, 2024

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1977, Acrylic on canvas, 50 x 40 in. (127 x 101.6 cm.)

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 UNTITLED, 1977 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed and dated: SACKLARIAN - 77

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, ARMENIAN-AMERICAN 1889-1983, GENESIS #2, 1968, Acrylic on canvas, 44 x 56 in. (111.8 x 142.2 cm.), Frame: 45 x 56 3/4 in. (114.3 x 144.1 cm.)
      Oct. 08, 2024

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, ARMENIAN-AMERICAN 1889-1983, GENESIS #2, 1968, Acrylic on canvas, 44 x 56 in. (111.8 x 142.2 cm.), Frame: 45 x 56 3/4 in. (114.3 x 144.1 cm.)

      Est: $600 - $800

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983 GENESIS #2, 1968 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed, dated and titled: Sacklarian 1968 Genesis / #2 Catalogue note: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, ARMENIAN-AMERICAN 1889-1883, UNTITLED, 1968, Acrylic on canvas, 44 x 56 in. (111.8 x 142.2 cm.), Frame: 45 x 56 3/4 in. (114.3 x 144.1 cm.)
      Oct. 08, 2024

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, ARMENIAN-AMERICAN 1889-1883, UNTITLED, 1968, Acrylic on canvas, 44 x 56 in. (111.8 x 142.2 cm.), Frame: 45 x 56 3/4 in. (114.3 x 144.1 cm.)

      Est: $600 - $800

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1883 UNTITLED, 1968 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed and dated: Sacklarian / 1968 Catalogue note: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, Acrylic on canvas, 40 x 52 in. (101.6 x 132.1 cm.), Frame: 40 1/4 x 52 1/4 in. (102.2 x 132.7 cm.)
      Jun. 27, 2024

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, Acrylic on canvas, 40 x 52 in. (101.6 x 132.1 cm.), Frame: 40 1/4 x 52 1/4 in. (102.2 x 132.7 cm.)

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 UNTITLED Acrylic on canvas Upper right signed: SACKLARIAN Note: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, GENESIS #5, 1967, Acrylic on canvas, Frame: 44 1/4 x 56 1/4 in. (112.4 x 142.9 cm.)
      Feb. 06, 2024

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, GENESIS #5, 1967, Acrylic on canvas, Frame: 44 1/4 x 56 1/4 in. (112.4 x 142.9 cm.)

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 GENESIS #5, 1967 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed: Sacklarian 1967; verso label: GALLERY OF ART / Friends 20th Anniversary Exhibition / January 9 - February 16, 1981 / Sacklarian, Stephen / Genesis #5 / 76 / Dr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Furman

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, Acrylic on canvas, Frame: 44 1/4 x 56 1/4 in. (112.4 x 142.9 cm.)
      Feb. 06, 2024

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, Acrylic on canvas, Frame: 44 1/4 x 56 1/4 in. (112.4 x 142.9 cm.)

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 UNTITLED Acrylic on canvas Verso signed on canvas: SACKLARIAN

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN (ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983), CARVED WOOD FEMALE NUDE 16 x 15 x 17 in. (40.64 x 38.10 x 43.18 cm.)
      Nov. 28, 2023

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN (ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983), CARVED WOOD FEMALE NUDE 16 x 15 x 17 in. (40.64 x 38.10 x 43.18 cm.)

      Est: $300 - $400

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN (ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983), CARVED WOOD FEMALE NUDE Catalogue note: During the late 1950s and early 1960s, Sacklarian produced numerous wood sculptures, ranging from 12 inches to over 8 feet tall. His sculptures have been described as "sensuous and dramatic," and with noticeable influences from African Art. Today, very few of his sculptures still exist, as he destroyed most of the work in his studio following his wife Ayne's death. Sacklarian's paintings and sculpture typically feature human and animal forms, limbs, faces and sexual organs. Sacklarian's works are in the permanent collection of over 60 museums worldwide. (Source: Wikipedia)

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1972, Acrylic on canvas, 40 x 50 in. (101.6 x 127 cm.)
      Nov. 28, 2023

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1972, Acrylic on canvas, 40 x 50 in. (101.6 x 127 cm.)

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 UNTITLED, 1972 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed and dated: SACKLARIAN - 72 Catalogue note: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1977, Acrylic on canvas, 40 x 50 in. (101.6 x 127 cm.)
      Nov. 28, 2023

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1977, Acrylic on canvas, 40 x 50 in. (101.6 x 127 cm.)

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 UNTITLED, 1977 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed and dated: SACKLARIAN - 77 / © Catalogue note: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN (ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983), CARVED WOOD FIGURAL GROUP PROBABLY DEPICTING A MOTHER AND CHILD 30 1/2 x 18 x 6 in. (77.5 x 45.7 x 15.2 cm.)
      Sep. 28, 2023

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN (ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983), CARVED WOOD FIGURAL GROUP PROBABLY DEPICTING A MOTHER AND CHILD 30 1/2 x 18 x 6 in. (77.5 x 45.7 x 15.2 cm.)

      Est: $300 - $500

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN (ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983), CARVED WOOD FIGURAL GROUP PROBABLY DEPICTING A MOTHER AND CHILD Catalogue note: During the late 1950s and early 1960s, Sacklarian produced numerous wood sculptures, ranging from 12 inches to over 8 feet tall. His sculptures have been described as "sensuous and dramatic," and with noticeable influences from African Art. Today, very few of his sculptures still exist, as he destroyed most of the work in his studio following his wife Ayne's death. Sacklarian's paintings and sculpture typically feature human and animal forms, limbs, faces and sexual organs. Sacklarian's works are in the permanent collection of over 60 museums worldwide (Wikipedia)

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN (ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983), CARVED WOOD FEMALE NUDE 16 x 15 x 17 in. (40.64 x 38.10 x 43.18 cm.)
      Sep. 28, 2023

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN (ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983), CARVED WOOD FEMALE NUDE 16 x 15 x 17 in. (40.64 x 38.10 x 43.18 cm.)

      Est: $600 - $800

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN (ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983), CARVED WOOD FEMALE NUDE Catalogue note: During the late 1950s and early 1960s, Sacklarian produced numerous wood sculptures, ranging from 12 inches to over 8 feet tall. His sculptures have been described as "sensuous and dramatic," and with noticeable influences from African Art. Today, very few of his sculptures still exist, as he destroyed most of the work in his studio following his wife Ayne's death. Sacklarian's paintings and sculpture typically feature human and animal forms, limbs, faces and sexual organs. Sacklarian's works are in the permanent collection of over 60 museums worldwide (Wikipedia)

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN (ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983), CARVED WOOD, FIGURAL GROUP 80 x 20 x 18 in. (203.20 x 50.80 x 45.72 cm.)
      Sep. 28, 2023

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN (ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983), CARVED WOOD, FIGURAL GROUP 80 x 20 x 18 in. (203.20 x 50.80 x 45.72 cm.)

      Est: $600 - $800

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN (ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983), CARVED WOOD FIGURAL GROUP Catalogue note: During the late 1950s and early 1960s, Sacklarian produced numerous wood sculptures, ranging from 12 inches to over 8 feet tall. His sculptures have been described as "sensuous and dramatic," and with noticeable influences from African Art. Today, very few of his sculptures still exist, as he destroyed most of the work in his studio following his wife Ayne's death. Sacklarian's paintings and sculpture typically feature human and animal forms, limbs, faces and sexual organs. Sacklarian's works are in the permanent collection of over 60 museums worldwide (Wikipedia)

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, ARMENIAN-AMERICAN 1889-1883, UNTITLED, 1977, Acrylic on canvas, 50 x 50 in. (127 x 127 cm.)
      Sep. 28, 2023

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, ARMENIAN-AMERICAN 1889-1883, UNTITLED, 1977, Acrylic on canvas, 50 x 50 in. (127 x 127 cm.)

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1883 UNTITLED, 1977 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed: SACKLARIAN - 77 / © Catalogue note: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, ARMENIAN-AMERICAN 1889-1983, REALITY OF UNREALITY XXXI, 1974, Acrylic on canvas, 42 x 50 in. (106.7 x 127 cm.)
      Sep. 28, 2023

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, ARMENIAN-AMERICAN 1889-1983, REALITY OF UNREALITY XXXI, 1974, Acrylic on canvas, 42 x 50 in. (106.7 x 127 cm.)

      Est: $1,200 - $1,600

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983 REALITY OF UNREALITY XXXI, 1974 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed and dated: SACKLARIAN - 74; verso titled and signed on canvas: REALITY OF UNREALITY XXXI / Stephen Sacklarian

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, ARMENIAN-AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1969, Acrylic on canvas, 52 x 44 in. (132.1 x 111.8 cm.)
      Sep. 28, 2023

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, ARMENIAN-AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1969, Acrylic on canvas, 52 x 44 in. (132.1 x 111.8 cm.)

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983 UNTITLED, 1969 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed: SACKLARIAN - 69

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1967, Acrylic on canvas, 44 x 54 in. (111.8 x 137.2 cm.), Frame: 45 x 55 in. (114.3 x 139.7 cm.)
      Jun. 13, 2023

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1967, Acrylic on canvas, 44 x 54 in. (111.8 x 137.2 cm.), Frame: 45 x 55 in. (114.3 x 139.7 cm.)

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 UNTITLED, 1967 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed and dated: Sacklarian 1967 Catalogue note: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, GENESIS #1, 1968, Acrylic on canvas, 56 x 44 in. (142.2 x 111.8 cm.), Frame: 57 x 45 in. (144.8 x 114.3 cm.)
      Jun. 13, 2023

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, GENESIS #1, 1968, Acrylic on canvas, 56 x 44 in. (142.2 x 111.8 cm.), Frame: 57 x 45 in. (144.8 x 114.3 cm.)

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 GENESIS #1, 1968 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed: Sacklarian 1968 / Genesis #1 Catalogue note: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN, PENNSYLVANIA 1899-1983, REALITY OF UNREALITY, 1976, Acrylic on canvas, 72 x 52 in. (182.88 x 132.08 cm.), Frame: 72 1/4 x 52 1/4 in. (183.52 x 132.72 cm.)
      Apr. 05, 2023

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN, PENNSYLVANIA 1899-1983, REALITY OF UNREALITY, 1976, Acrylic on canvas, 72 x 52 in. (182.88 x 132.08 cm.), Frame: 72 1/4 x 52 1/4 in. (183.52 x 132.72 cm.)

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, PENNSYLVANIA, 1899-1983 REALITY OF UNREALITY, 1976 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed: SACKLARIAN - 76; verso titled and signed on canvas: REALITY of UNREALITY / Stephen Sacklarian Catalogue Note: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN, PENNSYLVANIA 1899-1983, UNTITLED, 1977, Acrylic on canvas, 72 x 52 in. (182.88 x 132.08 cm.), Frame: 72 1/4 x 52 1/4 in. (183.52 x 132.72 cm.)
      Apr. 05, 2023

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN, PENNSYLVANIA 1899-1983, UNTITLED, 1977, Acrylic on canvas, 72 x 52 in. (182.88 x 132.08 cm.), Frame: 72 1/4 x 52 1/4 in. (183.52 x 132.72 cm.)

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, PENNSYLVANIA, 1899-1983 UNTITLED, 1977 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed: SACKLARIAN - 77 © Catalogue Note: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • Stephen Sacklarian 1889-1983 Serigraph A.P. SIGNED
      Mar. 29, 2023

      Stephen Sacklarian 1889-1983 Serigraph A.P. SIGNED

      Est: $100 - $1,000

      Stephen Sacklarian (American, 1889-1983). A special edition artist proof color serigraph print on Lenox 100 paper. Titled "Genesis". An abstract work in bright colors, featuring amorphous figures and whimsical forms floating against a bright white background. Artist signature lower right, A.P. in pencil, lower left. Original VISTEC GRAPHICS (Rochester, NY) certificate of authenticity dated 1978 affixed to verso with classification and title of work. Presented in a bold blue frame. Work Size: 22 x 18 in. Dimensions: 25.5 X 21.25 X .75 in. Condition: Good overall condition having mild surface wear and age toning. Frame having mild storage wear to edges and corners. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Got something to sell? Contact us at HillAuctionGallery.com

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED FIGURATIVE WOODEN SCULPTURE, 40 x 15 x 17 in. (101.60 x 38.10 x 43.18 cm.)
      Feb. 01, 2023

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED FIGURATIVE WOODEN SCULPTURE, 40 x 15 x 17 in. (101.60 x 38.10 x 43.18 cm.)

      Est: $500 - $700

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 UNTITLED FIGURATIVE WOODEN SCULPTURE Catalog note: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1970, Acrylic on canvas, 44 x 60 in. (111.8 x 152.4 cm.)
      Feb. 01, 2023

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1970, Acrylic on canvas, 44 x 60 in. (111.8 x 152.4 cm.)

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 UNTITLED, 1970 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed and dated: SACKLARIAN - 70 Catalogue Note: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1977, Acrylic on canvas, 40 x 52 in. (101.6 x 132.1 cm.)
      Feb. 01, 2023

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1977, Acrylic on canvas, 40 x 52 in. (101.6 x 132.1 cm.)

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 UNTITLED, 1977 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed and dated: SACKLARIAN - 77 Catalogue Note: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1883, UNTITLED, 1977, Acrylic on canvas, 50 x 50 in. (127 x 127 cm.)
      Feb. 01, 2023

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1883, UNTITLED, 1977, Acrylic on canvas, 50 x 50 in. (127 x 127 cm.)

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1883 UNTITLED, 1977 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed: SACKLARIAN - 77 / © Catalogue Note: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1967, Acrylic on canvas, 44 x 56 in. (111.8 x 142.2 cm.), Frame: 45 x 57 in. (114.3 x 144.8 cm.)
      Feb. 01, 2023

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1967, Acrylic on canvas, 44 x 56 in. (111.8 x 142.2 cm.), Frame: 45 x 57 in. (114.3 x 144.8 cm.)

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 UNTITLED, 1967 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed and dated: SACKLARIAN / 1967 Catalogue Note: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, REALITY + ILLUSION, 1978, Acrylic on canvas, 72 x 52 in. (182.88 x 132.08 cm.), Frame: 72 1/4 x 52 1/4 in. (183.52 x 132.72 cm.)
      Dec. 15, 2022

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, REALITY + ILLUSION, 1978, Acrylic on canvas, 72 x 52 in. (182.88 x 132.08 cm.), Frame: 72 1/4 x 52 1/4 in. (183.52 x 132.72 cm.)

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 REALITY + ILLUSION, 1978 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed and dated: SACKLARIAN - 78; verso inscription on label: Reality + Illusion / 72 x 52 Note: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1966, Acrylic on canvas, 44 x 60 in. (111.76 x 152.40 cm.)
      Dec. 15, 2022

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1966, Acrylic on canvas, 44 x 60 in. (111.76 x 152.40 cm.)

      Est: $600 - $800

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 UNTITLED, 1966 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed: SACKLARIAN - 66 Note: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1883, UNTITLED, 1976, Acrylic on canvas, 49 1/2 x 60 in. (125.73 x 152.40 cm.), Frame: 50 x 60 1/2 in. (127 x 153.67 cm.)
      Nov. 17, 2022

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1883, UNTITLED, 1976, Acrylic on canvas, 49 1/2 x 60 in. (125.73 x 152.40 cm.), Frame: 50 x 60 1/2 in. (127 x 153.67 cm.)

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1883 UNTITLED, 1976 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed: SACKLARIAN - 76

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1976, Acrylic on canvas, 50 x 66 in. (127 x 167.64 cm.)
      Nov. 17, 2022

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1976, Acrylic on canvas, 50 x 66 in. (127 x 167.64 cm.)

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 UNTITLED, 1976 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed: SACKLARIAN - 76

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN (ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983), CARVED WOOD GROUP OF EMBRACING COUPLE 37 x 15 x 15 in. (93.98 x 38.10 x 38.10 cm.)
      Sep. 27, 2022

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN (ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983), CARVED WOOD GROUP OF EMBRACING COUPLE 37 x 15 x 15 in. (93.98 x 38.10 x 38.10 cm.)

      Est: $500 - $800

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN (ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983), CARVED WOOD GROUP OF EMBRACING COUPLE born in Bulgaria in 1899, Stephen Sacklarian was a painter and sculptor whose work was a blend of Abstract Expressionism with elements of Cubism and Surrealism. His family immigrated to the United States in 1911, and Sacklarian grew up poor in Philadelphia. He attended Wharton School of Business, where he graduated with honors. Once he decided to pursue art full time, he painted realistically, but he later transitioned to abstractionism and developed the unique painting style for which he is known. Picasso, Matisse and other prominent 20th Century artists, including Paul Manship, inspired his work. During the late 1950s and early 1960s, Sacklarian produced numerous wood sculptures, ranging from 12 inches to over 8 feet tall. His sculptures have been described as "sensuous and dramatic," and with noticeable influences from African Art. Today, very few of his sculptures still exist, as he destroyed most of the work in his studio following his wife Ayne's death. Sacklarian's paintings and sculpture typically feature human and animal forms, limbs, faces and sexual organs. Sacklarian's works are in the permanent collection of over 60 museums worldwide (Wikipedia)

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN (ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983) CARVED WOOD COUPLE, EMBRACING FACE TO FACE 63 1/2 x 14 x 16 in. (161.29 x 35.56 x 40.64 cm.)
      Sep. 27, 2022

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN (ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983) CARVED WOOD COUPLE, EMBRACING FACE TO FACE 63 1/2 x 14 x 16 in. (161.29 x 35.56 x 40.64 cm.)

      Est: $600 - $800

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN (ARMENIAN-AMERICAN, 1889-1983) CARVED WOOD COUPLE, EMBRACING FACE TO FACE born in Bulgaria in 1899, Stephen Sacklarian was a painter and sculptor whose work was a blend of Abstract Expressionism with elements of Cubism and Surrealism. His family immigrated to the United States in 1911, and Sacklarian grew up poor in Philadelphia. He attended Wharton School of Business, where he graduated with honors. Once he decided to pursue art full time, he painted realistically, but he later transitioned to abstractionism and developed the unique painting style for which he is known. Picasso, Matisse and other prominent 20th Century artists, including Paul Manship, inspired his work. During the late 1950s and early 1960s, Sacklarian produced numerous wood sculptures, ranging from 12 inches to over 8 feet tall. His sculptures have been described as "sensuous and dramatic," and with noticeable influences from African Art. Today, very few of his sculptures still exist, as he destroyed most of the work in his studio following his wife Ayne's death. Sacklarian's paintings and sculpture typically feature human and animal forms, limbs, faces and sexual organs. Sacklarian's works are in the permanent collection of over 60 museums worldwide (Wikipedia)

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1970, Acrylic on canvas, 50 x 69 1/2 in. (127 x 176.53 cm.), Frame: 50 1/2 x 70 1/2 in. (128.27 x 179.07 cm.)
      Sep. 27, 2022

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED, 1970, Acrylic on canvas, 50 x 69 1/2 in. (127 x 176.53 cm.), Frame: 50 1/2 x 70 1/2 in. (128.27 x 179.07 cm.)

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 UNTITLED, 1970 Acrylic on canvas Lower right signed and dated: Sacklarian - 70

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED FIGURATIVE WOODEN SCULPTURE, 40 x 15 x 17 in. (101.60 x 38.10 x 43.18 cm.)
      Jun. 28, 2022

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED FIGURATIVE WOODEN SCULPTURE, 40 x 15 x 17 in. (101.60 x 38.10 x 43.18 cm.)

      Est: $700 - $900

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 UNTITLED FIGURATIVE WOODEN SCULPTURE Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED FIGURATIVE WOODEN SCULPTURE, 48 x 14 x 17 in. (121.92 x 35.56 x 43.18 cm.)
      Jun. 28, 2022

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, UNTITLED FIGURATIVE WOODEN SCULPTURE, 48 x 14 x 17 in. (121.92 x 35.56 x 43.18 cm.)

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 UNTITLED FIGURATIVE WOODEN SCULPTURE Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, SPRINGTIME OF LOVE, 67, Acrylic on canvas, 59 x 43 in. (149.86 x 109.22 cm.), Frame: 60 3/4 x 44 3/4 in. (154.31 x 113.67 cm.)
      Jun. 28, 2022

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, SPRINGTIME OF LOVE, 67, Acrylic on canvas, 59 x 43 in. (149.86 x 109.22 cm.), Frame: 60 3/4 x 44 3/4 in. (154.31 x 113.67 cm.)

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 SPRINGTIME OF LOVE, 67 Acrylic on canvas Lower right titled, dated and signed: Springtime of love 67 / Sacklarian; verso inscribed: Furman 9699 Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, FROM WOMB TO TOMB LIFE IS A SERIES OF RITUALS, 1967, Acrylic on canvas, 62 1/2 x 82 in. (158.75 x 208.28 cm.), Frame: 63 1/2 x 83 in. (161.29 x 210.82 cm.)
      Jun. 28, 2022

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN, AMERICAN 1889-1983, FROM WOMB TO TOMB LIFE IS A SERIES OF RITUALS, 1967, Acrylic on canvas, 62 1/2 x 82 in. (158.75 x 208.28 cm.), Frame: 63 1/2 x 83 in. (161.29 x 210.82 cm.)

      Est: $1,500 - $3,000

      STEPHEN SACKLARIAN AMERICAN, 1889-1983 FROM WOMB TO TOMB LIFE IS A SERIES OF RITUALS, 1967 Acrylic on canvas Right center titled, dated and signed: From Womb to Tomb / Life Is A Series / of RITUALS / Sacklarian / 1967 Stephen Sacklarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents and emigrated to the United States in 1911. His paintings are in the collections of over 60 museums across the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Fine Arts Center, Brussels, Belgium. In a foreword to a 1977 catalog of Sacklarian's work, David W. Scott, the founding director of the National Museum of American Art, wrote: "When I first saw Stephen Sacklarian's work, on a visit to his Philadelphia studio some ten years ago, I was struck by his absorption in painting and the imprint of this dedication on the paintings themselves. The reproductions in this brochure reveal this same dedication. Sacklarian has written about the dark mysteries and forces that find expression in his imagery. Without doubt, the grotesques and humanoids that populate them are subject to strange tensions and spells. Significant but occult dramas are taking place. However, the overriding impression his pictures convey is that of the vital, impetuous energy and spirit, a prolific artist with a wide-ranging imagination. In canvas after canvas, he invents new orders of shapes, colors and textures, all conveying emotion-charged episodes drawn from his visionary world. His puppets enact dramatizations of human plights, frustrations and fears, but the puppeteer and his theater radiate the joy of life and of creation."

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    • Untitled (E-10) by Sacklarian
      Jul. 13, 2019

      Untitled (E-10) by Sacklarian

      Est: $400 - $500

      Stephen Sacklarian (American, 1889-1983) acrylic on canvas abstract expressionist painting consisting of a three dimensional background primarily in shades of orange, red, and purple with floating multicolored amorphous figures throughout. Signed and dated "Sacklarian - 76" lower right. Museum accession numbers en verso of stretcher, "22 B" right edge of canvas. Unframed, canvas is secured to stretcher. 50 1/4" H x 66" W. Third quarter 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Mississippi Museum of Art, deaccessioned to benefit the acquisitions fund. Biography: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Bulgaria and emigrated to the United States in 1911. He attended Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania before pursuing an education in Art from The Pennsylvania University of the Fine Arts. He additionally studied at the T-Square Club, the Philadelphia College of Art, the Fleisher Memorial Art School and with the sculptor Paul Manship. His early works were realist in nature, but in the mid 1960's Sacklarian began painting in a blend of modern and abstract expressionism, with elements of cubism, for which he would become best known. (source: Modern American Painting by John McCoubrey). (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)

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    • Reality of Unreality (E-9) by Sacklarian
      Jul. 13, 2019

      Reality of Unreality (E-9) by Sacklarian

      Est: $400 - $500

      Stephen Sacklarian (American, 1889-1983) acrylic on canvas abstract expressionist painting depicting floating multicolored amorphous figures against a turquoise daytime sky with a yellow sun and a blue nighttime sky with a light yellow moon above a mountain range in the background. Signed and dated "Sacklarian - 76" lower right. Museum accession numbers en verso of stretcher. Unframed, canvas is secured to stretcher. 72" H x 50 1/4" W. Third quarter 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Mississippi Museum of Art, deaccessioned to benefit the acquisitions fund. Biography: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Bulgaria and emigrated to the United States in 1911. He attended Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania before pursuing an education in Art from The Pennsylvania University of the Fine Arts. He additionally studied at the T-Square Club, the Philadelphia College of Art, the Fleisher Memorial Art School and with the sculptor Paul Manship. His early works were realist in nature, but in the mid 1960's Sacklarian began painting in a blend of modern and abstract expressionism, with elements of cubism, for which he would become best known. (source: Modern American Painting by John McCoubrey). (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)

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    • Reality of Unreality (E-2) by Sacklarian
      Apr. 27, 2019

      Reality of Unreality (E-2) by Sacklarian

      Est: $400 - $600

      Stephen Sacklarian (American, 1889-1983) acrylic on canvas abstract expressionist painting consisting of a light grey background with floating pink amorphous figures throughout. Canvas unframed and unstretched - 66" H x 50" W. Created 1976. Provenance: Property of the Mississippi Museum of Art, deaccessioned to benefit the acquisitions fund. Biography: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Bulgaria and emigrated to the United States in 1911. He attended Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania before pursuing an education in Art from The Pennsylvania University of the Fine Arts. He additionally studied at the T-Square Club, the Philadelphia College of Art, the Fleisher Memorial Art School and with the sculptor Paul Manship. His early works were realist in nature, but in the mid 1960's Sacklarian began painting in a blend of modern and abstract expressionism, with elements of cubism, for which he would become best known. (source: Modern American Painting by John McCoubrey). (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)

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    • Reality of Unreality 50 (203) by Sacklarian
      Apr. 27, 2019

      Reality of Unreality 50 (203) by Sacklarian

      Est: $400 - $600

      Stephen Sacklarian (American, 1889-1983) acrylic on canvas abstract expressionist painting consisting of a background rendered in dark blues and greens with lighter green, blue, purple and yellow floating amorphous figures throughout. Canvas unframed and unstretched - 75" H x 55 1/2" W. Created 1976. Provenance: Property of the Mississippi Museum of Art, deaccessioned to benefit the acquisitions fund. Biography: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Bulgaria and emigrated to the United States in 1911. He attended Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania before pursuing an education in Art from The Pennsylvania University of the Fine Arts. He additionally studied at the T-Square Club, the Philadelphia College of Art, the Fleisher Memorial Art School and with the sculptor Paul Manship. His early works were realist in nature, but in the mid 1960's Sacklarian began painting in a blend of modern and abstract expressionism, with elements of cubism, for which he would become best known. (source: Modern American Painting by John McCoubrey). (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)

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    • Family Traditions by Stephen Sacklarian
      Jan. 26, 2019

      Family Traditions by Stephen Sacklarian

      Est: $400 - $600

      Stephen Sacklarian (American, 1889-1983) acrylic on canvas abstract expressionist painting titled "Family Traditions" depicting pink, purple and yellow amorphous figures floating in space against a background of greens, blues, a band of bright yellow and hints of pink. Signed lower right. Unframed. 40 1/2" H x 55 1/2" W. Provenance: Property of the Mississippi Museum of Art, deaccessioned to benefit the acquisitions fund. Biography: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Bulgaria and emigrated to the United States in 1911. He attended Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania before pursuing an education in Art from The Pennsylvania University of the Fine Arts. He additionally studied at the T-Square Club, the Philadelphia College of Art, the Fleisher Memorial Art School and with the sculptor Paul Manship. His early works were realist in nature, but in the mid 1960's Sacklarian began painting in a blend of modern and abstract expressionism, with elements of cubism, for which he would become best known. (Source: Modern American Painting by John McCoubrey). (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)

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    • Untitled Abstract on Canvas by Stephen Sacklarian
      Jan. 26, 2019

      Untitled Abstract on Canvas by Stephen Sacklarian

      Est: $400 - $600

      Stephen Sacklarian (American, 1889-1983) acrylic on canvas abstract expressionist painting, untitled, in colors of blue and yellow on a green background depicting the interior of a house with three amorphous figures in colors of blue, pink and yellow. Signed lower right. Unframed. 75" H x 55 1/2" W. Provenance: Property of the Mississippi Museum of Art, deaccessioned to benefit the acquisitions fund. Biography: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Bulgaria and emigrated to the United States in 1911. He attended Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania before pursuing an education in Art from The Pennsylvania University of the Fine Arts. He additionally studied at the T-Square Club, the Philadelphia College of Art, the Fleisher Memorial Art School and with the sculptor Paul Manship. His early works were realist in nature, but in the mid 1960's Sacklarian began painting in a blend of modern and abstract expressionism, with elements of cubism, for which he would become best known. (Source: Modern American Painting by John McCoubrey). (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)

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    • Kaleidoscope IV (A-13) by Sacklarian
      Jan. 26, 2019

      Kaleidoscope IV (A-13) by Sacklarian

      Est: $400 - $600

      Stephen Sacklarian (American, 1889-1983) acrylic on canvas abstract expressionist painting titled "Kaleidoscope IV A-13" depicting grid shaped sections four across by six down with portraits in each. Signed lower right, dated "76', lower left. Titled en verso. Unframed. Canvas - 76" H x 55 3/4" W. 20th century. Provenance: Property of the Mississippi Museum of Art, deaccessioned to benefit the acquisitions fund. Biography: Stephen Sacklarian was born in Bulgaria and emigrated to the United States in 1911. He attended Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania before pursuing an education in Art from The Pennsylvania University of the Fine Arts. He additionally studied at the T-Square Club, the Philadelphia College of Art, the Fleisher Memorial Art School and with the sculptor Paul Manship. His early works were realist in nature, but in the mid 1960's Sacklarian began painting in a blend of modern and abstract expressionism, with elements of cubism, for which he would become best known. (Source: Modern American Painting by John McCoubrey). (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)

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    • Stephen Sacklarian abstract painting Genesis
      Nov. 03, 2018

      Stephen Sacklarian abstract painting Genesis

      Est: $300 - $600

      Sacklarian, Stephen (American, 1899 - 1983), Genesis, Date unknown, Acrylic on canvas, 56 x 63 inches, Provenance: Boca Raton Museum of Art, Framed: size 59 1/2 in x 67 inches

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    • Stephen Sacklarian painting Enigma
      Jun. 02, 2018

      Stephen Sacklarian painting Enigma

      Est: $400 - $800

      Sacklarian, Stephen (American, 1899 - 1983), Enigma, Acrylic on canvas, signed lower right, Framed: 60.5 x 61.5 inches; Image: 57 .2 in x 58.2 inches

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    • Stephen Sacklarian painting Triumph and Destiny
      Apr. 07, 2018

      Stephen Sacklarian painting Triumph and Destiny

      Est: $300 - $600

      Sacklarian, Stephen (American, 1899 - 1983), Triumph and Destiny, acrylic on canvas, 76 in x 57 1/8 inches, signed lower right, framed in a flat panel ebonized black and gilded wood frame size : 79 3/8 in x 60 1/2 inches

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