Lot 70: Jerry Pinsler (American, 1928-1996) Landscape - August, 1959

Jerry Pinsler (American, 1928-1996)
Landscape - August, 1959 signed with the artist's initials and dated 'JP 59' (lower left); signed and titled 'JERRY PINSLER LANDSCAPE – AUGUST' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 44 x 40 in. 111.8 x 101.6 cm.

Provenance: Private Collection, Chicago Thence by descent to the present ownerNotable for working in an abstract style outside of New York, Jerry Pinsler often used the Chicago skyline as inspiration in his non-representational paintings. Painted early in his career, the largely self-taught Pinsler would go on to specialize in graphic and three-dimensional design, garnering acclaim for his work with pinball machines.