George Morrison's 'Palisade' leads Heritage's May 7 Modern & Contemporary Art Auction
Heritage Auctions will present George Morrison's 'Palisade' (1958) as the top lot in its May 7 Modern & Contemporary Art Signature Auction, a 76-lot sale featuring postwar and contemporary abstraction. The Ojibwe artist's market is gaining momentum amid growing institutional recognition, exemplified by a current exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art focusing on his early New York years. Morrison's work has long attracted knowledgeable collectors, and this auction reflects his rising status within postwar American art history.
Key facts
- George Morrison's 'Palisade' (1958) is the leading lot in Heritage's May 7 auction.
- The auction is a 76-lot sale focusing on postwar and contemporary abstraction.
- Morrison is an Ojibwe artist whose contributions to abstraction are being increasingly recognized.
- A current exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art examines Morrison's early years in New York.
- Morrison's market has gained visibility as institutional recognition expands.
Entities
Artists
- George Morrison
Institutions
- Heritage Auctions
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Locations
- New York