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Painter, b. 1924 - d. 2007

Paul Brach, (born March 13, 1924 in New York City - died November 16, 2007 in Easthampton, New York) was an American abstract painter and a lecturer and educator.

As an abstract painter Paul Brach exhibited his work in New York with the Leo Castelli Gallery,[1]the Cordier & Eckstrom Gallery, [2] and with the André Emmerich Gallery.

Paul Brach was born in New York City[4] and was raised in Brooklyn and the Bronx. He went to the University of Iowa where he studied painting with Grant Wood. He served in the US Army during World War II. After the war, he finished school in Iowa on the GI Bill. At the University of Iowa he met the artist Miriam Schapiro and in 1946 they married.[5] By 1951 they moved back to New York City and befriended many of the artists in the downtown Abstract expressionist New York School, including Joan Mitchell, Larry Rivers, Knox Martin and Michael Goldberg.

He was associated with the New York print studio Atelier 17.[6]

During the early 1960s Brach had part-time teaching jobs at The New School, Cooper Union, The Parsons School of Design and Cornell University's New York City Program.
In 1967 Brach and his wife Miriam Schapiro moved to Southern California. He became the Dean of the CalArts program in Los Angeles in 1969.[4]

"In 1967 I was offered the chair of a new art department at the University of California at San Diego. After two years at UCSD, I became the founding dean of the School of Art at the California Institute of the Arts. I decided to come to [CalArts] because Los Angeles was more fun, and I could find my peers here. I mean there are artists like Bob Irwin, and Ed Kienholz, and Larry Bell, and people who I think are doing good work. And CalArts seems goofy enough. What really knocked me out was that the makers of Mary Poppins are inadvertently funding something that's going to make Easy Rider." CalArts quickly became one of the best art schools in the country.

In 1975 they returned to the New York art world. Brach became the chair of the Division of the Arts of Fordham University at Lincoln Center. Eventually he gave up teaching and administration and devoted himself to his painting. His work was represented by various galleries until 1998. In 1997, Brach was elected into the National Academy of Design.[7]

In 1998, they moved permanently to East Hampton. "Although I was without a dealer until 2005, I was working well in my East Hampton studio. Elly and Len Flomenhaft, who were opening a gallery, knew and loved my work. Therefore, I am now a part of the Flomenhaft Gallery."[8] He died in East Hampton November 16, 2007 of prostate cancer.

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        • PAUL BRACH - EMBARKATION
          Sep. 18, 2024

          PAUL BRACH - EMBARKATION

          Est: $200 - $400

          Lot 144 Paul Brach American (1924-2007) Embarkation (1946) watercolor and ink on Royal Crest Illustrating Board comprising three panel study, one panel with accompanying text each panel signed portfolio: 30 1/4 x 20 1/4 inches Provenance: From a Private Collection

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL BRACH - ENFILADE
          Sep. 18, 2024

          PAUL BRACH - ENFILADE

          Est: $100 - $200

          Lot 141 Paul Brach American (1924-2007) Enfilade (1952) etching signed lower right, editioned 3/10 plate: 17 3/4 x 23 3/4 inches unframed Provenance: From a Private Collection

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL BRACH - AT THE BRIDGE
          Sep. 18, 2024

          PAUL BRACH - AT THE BRIDGE

          Est: $2,000 - $4,000

          Lot 41 Paul Brach American (1924-2007) At the Bridge (1952) oil on canvas (unstretched) painting: 60 x 39 3/4 inches overall: 63 x 43 inches unframed Provenance: From a Private Collection

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL BRACH - INTERSECTION
          Jun. 27, 2024

          PAUL BRACH - INTERSECTION

          Est: $100 - $200

          Lot 118 Paul Brach American (1924-2007) Intersection (1952) etching signed lower right, editioned 6/10 plate: 17 3/4 x 23 7/8 inches unframed Provenance: From a Private Collection

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL BRACH - ENFILADE
          Jun. 27, 2024

          PAUL BRACH - ENFILADE

          Est: $100 - $200

          Lot 116 Paul Brach American (1924-2007) Enfilade (1952) etching signed lower right, editioned 3/10 plate: 17 3/4 x 23 3/4 inches unframed Provenance: From a Private Collection

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL BRACH - EVENT
          Jun. 27, 2024

          PAUL BRACH - EVENT

          Est: $100 - $200

          Lot 114 Paul Brach American (1924-2007) Event (1952) etching inscribed ”For Leo” signed lower right, Artist's Proof plate: 17 3/4 x 23 3/4 inches unframed Provenance: From a Private Collection

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL BRACH - EMBARKATION
          Jun. 27, 2024

          PAUL BRACH - EMBARKATION

          Est: $300 - $500

          Lot 49 Paul Brach American (1924-2007) Embarkation (1946) watercolor and ink on Royal Crest Illustrating Board comprising three panel study, one panel with accompanying text each panel signed portfolio: 30 1/4 x 20 1/4 inches Provenance: From a Private Collection

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL BRACH - UNTITLED (COMPOSITION IN BLACK)
          Jun. 27, 2024

          PAUL BRACH - UNTITLED (COMPOSITION IN BLACK)

          Est: $200 - $400

          Lot 37 Paul Brach American (1924-2007) Untitled (Composition in Black) (1953) ink on paper signed lower right sheet: 17ľ x 23ľ inches unframed Provenance: From a Private Collection

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL BRACH - RANGE #2
          Jun. 27, 2024

          PAUL BRACH - RANGE #2

          Est: $300 - $500

          Lot 27 Paul Brach American (1924-2007) Range #2 (1977) oil and gold leaf on masonite signed verso 30 x 23 3/4 inches frame dimensions: 30 3/4 x 24 1/4 x 2 inches, wood strip frame Provenance: From a Private Collection

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL BRACH - NATSIS' AAN (NAVAJO MOUNTAIN)
          Jun. 27, 2024

          PAUL BRACH - NATSIS' AAN (NAVAJO MOUNTAIN)

          Est: $500 - $800

          Lot 21 Paul Brach American (1924-2007) NATSIS' AAN (Navajo Mountain) (1987-98) oil on canvas in artist's frame signed verso 61 1/2 x 50 1/2 inches Provenance: From a Private Collection

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL BRACH - AT THE BRIDGE
          May. 23, 2024

          PAUL BRACH - AT THE BRIDGE

          Est: $2,000 - $4,000

          Lot 28 Paul Brach American (1924-2007) at the Bridge (1952) oil on canvas (unstretched) signed verso painting: 57 x 44 1/2 inches overall: 59 x 46 1/2 inches Provenance: From a Private Collection

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL BRACH - RANGE #1
          May. 23, 2024

          PAUL BRACH - RANGE #1

          Est: $300 - $500

          Lot 2 Paul Brach American (1924-2007) Range #1 (1977) oil and gold leaf on masonite signed verso 30 x 23 3/4 inches frame dimensions: 30 3/4 x 24 1/4 x 2 inches, wood strip frame Provenance: From a Private Collection

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL BRACH - NAVAJO #1
          Apr. 24, 2024

          PAUL BRACH - NAVAJO #1

          Est: $500 - $800

          Lot 24 Paul Brach American (1924-2007) Navajo #1 (1978) oil on masonite signed verso 23 1/2 x 29 1/2 inches frame dimensions: 24 x 30 x 1 1/2 inches, wood strip frame Provenance: From a Private Collection

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL BRACH - REMUDA #3
          Apr. 24, 2024

          PAUL BRACH - REMUDA #3

          Est: $500 - $800

          Lot 23 Paul Brach American (1924-2007) Remuda #3 (1978) oil on masonite signed verso 24 x 30 inches frame dimensions: 24 1/2 x 30 1/2 x 2 inches, wood strip frame Provenance: From a Private Collection

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL BRACH - UNTITLED (FROM THE MESSAGE SERIES)
          Feb. 28, 2024

          PAUL BRACH - UNTITLED (FROM THE MESSAGE SERIES)

          Est: $200 - $400

          Lot 138 Paul Brach American (1924-2007) Untitled (from the Message Series) (1975) pastel on paper signed verso, with blind stamp sheet: 22 x 30 inches unframed Provenance: From a Private Collection

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL BRACH - MERLIN
          Feb. 28, 2024

          PAUL BRACH - MERLIN

          Est: $2,000 - $4,000

          Lot 130 Paul Brach American (1924-2007) Merlin (1957) oil on canvas signed lower center 71 3/4 x 55 1/2 inches frame dimensions: 72 3/4 x 56 1/2 x 2 inches, metal frame Provenance: From a Private Collection

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL BRACH - UNTITLED (#247)
          Feb. 28, 2024

          PAUL BRACH - UNTITLED (#247)

          Est: $2,000 - $4,000

          Lot 129 Paul Brach American (1924-2007) Untitled (#247) (1952) oil on canvas (unstretched) signed verso 57 1/2 x 44 1/2 inches unframed Provenance: From a Private Collection

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL BRACH - UNTITLED
          Feb. 28, 2024

          PAUL BRACH - UNTITLED

          Est: $2,000 - $4,000

          Lot 78 Paul Brach American (1924-2007) Untitled (1958) oil on canvas signed lower right 66 x 60 inches frame dimensions: 67 x 61 x 2 inches, metal frame Provenance: From a Private Collection

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL BRACH - UNTITLED (FROM THE MESSAGE SERIES)
          Feb. 28, 2024

          PAUL BRACH - UNTITLED (FROM THE MESSAGE SERIES)

          Est: $200 - $400

          Lot 76 Paul Brach American (1924-2007) Untitled (from the Message Series) (1975) pastel on paper signed verso, with blind stamp sheet: 22 x 30 inches unframed Provenance: From a Private Collection

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL BRACH - THE NEGATIVE WAY
          Feb. 28, 2024

          PAUL BRACH - THE NEGATIVE WAY

          Est: $200 - $400

          Lot 11 Paul Brach American (1924-2007) The Negative Way (1964) lithograph portfolio of ten lithographs, with propositions by Arthur A. Cohen each signed verso, editioned 11/20 16 1/2 x 16 x 1 3/4 inches Provenance: From a Private Collection An edition of this portfolio is in the MoMA Collection

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • Paul Brach, oversize oil on canvas, 1959
          Nov. 15, 2023

          Paul Brach, oversize oil on canvas, 1959

          Est: $1,000 - $1,500

          Paul Brach (American, 1924-2007), Untitled, signed "Brach" and dated lower right, slat framed, 62"h x 52.5"w (frame)

          Millea Bros Ltd
        • Paul Brach, oil on canvas,1963, ex-Sidney Janis
          Nov. 15, 2023

          Paul Brach, oil on canvas,1963, ex-Sidney Janis

          Est: $800 - $1,200

          Paul Brach (American, 1924-2007), "Vista #3", no signature observed, gallery labels on stretchers, slat frame, 41"h x 40"w (frame)

          Millea Bros Ltd
        • Paul Brach Etching With Aquatint Pastoral
          Oct. 19, 2023

          Paul Brach Etching With Aquatint Pastoral

          Est: $100 - $200

          Paul Henry Brach (American, 1924-). Etching with aquatint, Pastoral. Pencil signed and dated 48 lower right, titled in pencil lower center and numbered 5/15 in pencil lower left. 15 1/4" x 24 1/4" (with frame 20" x 29"). Toning and discoloration in margins, discoloration to mat, sheet loose in frame; chips and losses to frame.

          Willow Auction House
        • PAUL BRACH (AMERICAN, 1924–2007).
          Sep. 10, 2023

          PAUL BRACH (AMERICAN, 1924–2007).

          Est: $2,000 - $3,000

          "Sector", 1964. Large oil on canvas. Signed, titled and dated on reverse stretcher panel. With remnant of loan label affixed verso from The Museum of (Modern Art) / Cordier & Ekstrom (Gallery); (full name no longer intact). From a New York collection.

          Clarke Auction Gallery
        • PAUL BRACH (AMERICAN, 1924–2007).
          Sep. 10, 2023

          PAUL BRACH (AMERICAN, 1924–2007).

          Est: $6,000 - $9,000

          "Senacherib", 1956. Large oil on canvas. Signed and dated lower right. From a New York collection.

          Clarke Auction Gallery
        • PAUL BRACH (AMERICAN, 1924–2007).
          Sep. 10, 2023

          PAUL BRACH (AMERICAN, 1924–2007).

          Est: $5,000 - $7,000

          Untitled Abstract Composition, 1951. Large oil on canvas. Signed and dated at lower right. From a New York collection.

          Clarke Auction Gallery
        • PAUL BRACH (AMERICAN, 1924–2007).
          Sep. 10, 2023

          PAUL BRACH (AMERICAN, 1924–2007).

          Est: $5,000 - $7,000

          Untitled Abstract Composition, 1955. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated at lower right. From a New York collection.

          Clarke Auction Gallery
        • PAUL BRACH (AMERICAN, 1924–2007).
          Sep. 10, 2023

          PAUL BRACH (AMERICAN, 1924–2007).

          Est: $2,000 - $3,000

          "Blade". Oil on canvas. 1958. Signed and dated lower center. Label affixed verso: Guild Hall Museum, East Hampton NY. Kulicke Frame, NYC label affixed verso. From a New York collection.

          Clarke Auction Gallery
        • PAUL HENRY BRACH, SANDIA, SCREENPRINT
          Jul. 06, 2023

          PAUL HENRY BRACH, SANDIA, SCREENPRINT

          Est: $600 - $900

          Artist: Paul Henry Brach, American (1924 - 2007) Title: Sandia Year: 1980 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 30/40 Size: 24 in. x 30 in. (60.96 cm x 76.2 cm)

          RoGallery
        • PAUL BRACH (American, 1924-2007)
          Dec. 03, 2022

          PAUL BRACH (American, 1924-2007)

          Est: $300 - $500

          PAUL BRACH (American, 1924-2007), ''Cluster #3'', 2005, acrylic and mixed media on canvas, signed and dated to overlap, unframed. Lacking some stars, minor accretions. 18''sq.

          South Bay Auctions Inc
        • PAUL HENRY BRACH - UNTITLED #22
          Nov. 17, 2022

          PAUL HENRY BRACH - UNTITLED #22

          Est: $300 - $500

          Lot 67 Paul Henry Brach American (1924-2007) Untitled #22 (1981) pastel and gold leaf on handmade paper signed lower right sheet: 28 x 37 1/2 inches frame dimensions: 32 1/4 x 41 3/4 x 1 1/4 inches, metal frame with glazing Additional Information: reoffer due to bidder error Provenance: Private Collection Owner-Heller Gallery, New York, NY label affixed to verso

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL HENRY BRACH - UNTITLED #22
          Sep. 22, 2022

          PAUL HENRY BRACH - UNTITLED #22

          Est: $300 - $500

          Lot 83 Paul Henry Brach American (1924-2007) Untitled #22 (1981) pastel and gold leaf on handmade paper signed lower right sheet: 28 x 37 1/2 inches frame dimensions: 32 1/4 x 41 3/4 x 1 1/4 inches, metal frame with glazing Provenance: Private Collection Owner-Heller Gallery, New York, NY label affixed to verso

          Capsule Gallery Auction
        • PAUL HENRY BRACH, NY (1924-2007) ETCHING
          Aug. 30, 2022

          PAUL HENRY BRACH, NY (1924-2007) ETCHING

          Est: $10 - $1,000

          Titled "The Magi at Masada", editioned 113/125, signed and dated '79 in lower margin. The same etching - editioned 72/125 - resides in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. Dimensions: (Frame) H 14" x W 14.5" (Plate) H 5" x W 7" Condition: Frame missing glass. A few scuffs to mat; nicks to frame.

          Westport Auction
        • PAUL HENRY BRACH (AMERICAN, 1924-2007).
          Jul. 10, 2022

          PAUL HENRY BRACH (AMERICAN, 1924-2007).

          Est: $5,000 - $7,000

          Oil on Canvas."Tournament # 2. Signed and dated '54 to lower right. From a New York collection.

          Clarke Auction Gallery
        • Paul Henry Brach (1924 - 2007)
          Sep. 14, 2021

          Paul Henry Brach (1924 - 2007)

          Est: $200 - $500

          Paul Henry Brach, American (1924 - 2007) Oil on Paper "Galloping Horses" Signed and Dated 1987 Lower Right. Measures 20" x 26-1/4", frame measures 27-1/8" x 33-3/4". Condition: Good condition. Estimate: $200.00 - $500.00 Domestic Shipping: Third party

          Kodner Galleries
        • Paul Brach American, 1924-2007 Auto Da Fe, 1958
          Jun. 16, 2021

          Paul Brach American, 1924-2007 Auto Da Fe, 1958

          Est: $2,000 - $4,000

          Paul Brach American, 1924-2007 Auto Da Fe, 1958 Signed and dated Brach '58 (lr) Oil on canvas 45 x 40 1/4 inches (114.3 x 102.2 cm) Provenance: Leo Castelli Gallery, New York C 

          DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
        • PAUL BRACH 1924-2007 SIGNED SERIGRAPH
          May. 26, 2021

          PAUL BRACH 1924-2007 SIGNED SERIGRAPH

          Est: $200 - $300

          Paul Henry Brach (NY/CA 1924-2007). A serigraph of running horses set in a fantastical western landscape. Signed and numbered, from an edition of 40. Bears a blind stamp. Framed, under glass- museum/corporate grade frame job. Measure: H 25" x L 31" Sight: 24 1/2" x 30 1/2" Provenance: Ex-collection of a NY/International law firm.

          Austin York LLC
        • Paul Brach (American 1924-2007), Untitled No. 9, Oil, Cardboard and Fabric on Paper, Framed, Sheet size: 23 x 27-1/2 inches
          Dec. 11, 2020

          Paul Brach (American 1924-2007), Untitled No. 9, Oil, Cardboard and Fabric on Paper, Framed, Sheet size: 23 x 27-1/2 inches

          Est: $6,000 - $8,000

          Paul Brach (American 1924-2007) Untitled No. 9 Signed with incised signature Brach and dated 57 l.r. Oil, cardboard and fabric on paper; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Sheet size: 23 x 27-1/2 in (58.4 x 69.9 cm)

          Weschler's
        • PAUL HENRY BRACH, American (b. 1924), Untitled #13, oil on paper with collage, signed and dated "Brach '57" lower right, 21 x 20 inc...
          Nov. 19, 2020

          PAUL HENRY BRACH, American (b. 1924), Untitled #13, oil on paper with collage, signed and dated "Brach '57" lower right, 21 x 20 inc...

          Est: $2,500 - $3,500

          PAUL HENRY BRACH American (b. 1924) Untitled #13, oil on paper with collage, signed and dated "Brach '57" lower right 21 x 20 inches Provenance: Leo Castelli Gallery, New York, New York; Mrs. Vera G. List, prominent Contemporary Art Collector and Philanthropist, New York, New York and Greenwich, Connecticut; By descent to the present owner, Connecticut. Other Notes: Framed dimensions 25 x 24 x 1/2 inches Tags: works on paper, listed artist, modern / contemporary, 20th century, abstract

          Shannon's
        • PAUL HENRY BRACH, American (b.1924), Untitled #13, oil on paper with collage, signed and dated "Brach '57" lower right, 21 x 20 inch...
          Apr. 30, 2020

          PAUL HENRY BRACH, American (b.1924), Untitled #13, oil on paper with collage, signed and dated "Brach '57" lower right, 21 x 20 inch...

          Est: $3,000 - $5,000

          PAUL HENRY BRACH American (b.1924) Untitled #13 oil on paper with collage, signed and dated "Brach '57" lower right 21 x 20 inches (sight) Provenance: Leo Castelli Gallery, New York, New York; Mrs. Vera G. List, prominent Contemporary Art Collector and Philanthropist, New York, New York and Greenwich, Connecticut; by descent to the present owner, Connecticut. Other Notes: Framed dimensions 25 x 24 x 1/2 inches Tags: works on paper, listed artist, modern / contemporary, 20th century, abstract

          Shannon's
        • Paul Brach Navajo #11
          Apr. 04, 2020

          Paul Brach Navajo #11

          Est: $300 - $500

          Paul Brach (American, 1924-2007) Navajo #11 1978 Signed Paul Brach, verso; Titled and dated, verso. Yares Gallery tag, verso.

          Larsen Art Auction
        • Paul Brach Navajo #10
          Apr. 04, 2020

          Paul Brach Navajo #10

          Est: $300 - $500

          Paul Brach (American, 1924-2007) Navajo #10 1978 Signed Paul Brach, verso; Titled and dated, verso. Yares Gallery tag, verso.

          Larsen Art Auction
        • Large Paul Brach Painting, Landscape
          Nov. 09, 2019

          Large Paul Brach Painting, Landscape

          Est: $2,000 - $4,000

          Work is titled "Sandia #2"; frame is original to the work as supplied by the artist. Gallery label to reverse: Lerner-Heller Gallery, New York, New York. Can we help you sell a similar item from your collection? We make consigning easy and convenient: simply send photos and information about your items via email, our website, or snail mail, and we will get back to you with an estimate.

          Palm Beach Modern Auctions
        • Paul Henry Brach (b. 1924), Paul Brach and Arthur A. Cohen, "The Negative Way", a collaboration portfolio with ten original lithogra...
          Mar. 23, 2019

          Paul Henry Brach (b. 1924), Paul Brach and Arthur A. Cohen, "The Negative Way", a collaboration portfolio with ten original lithogra...

          Est: $100 - $200

          Paul Henry Brach (b. 1924), Paul Brach and Arthur A. Cohen, "The Negative Way", a collaboration portfolio with ten original lithographs, 1964, 16" x 16" (each) and Giulio Ferrari "Gli Stili Nella Forma e Nel Colore" Opera Completa portfolio.

          Nadeau's Auction Gallery
        • Large Paul Brach Painting
          Mar. 17, 2019

          Large Paul Brach Painting

          Est: $2,000 - $4,000

          Work is titled "Sandia #2"; frame is original to the work as supplied by the artist. Gallery label to reverse: Lerner-Heller Gallery, New York, New York.

          Palm Beach Modern Auctions
        • Large Paul Brach Painting
          Feb. 23, 2019

          Large Paul Brach Painting

          Est: $2,000 - $4,000

          Work is titled "Sandia #2"; frame is original to the work as supplied by the artist.

          Palm Beach Modern Auctions
        • Paul Brach Signed Artist Proof Etching
          Dec. 13, 2018

          Paul Brach Signed Artist Proof Etching

          Est: $100 - $150

          Paul Brach (American 1924 - 2007) signed etching. Pencil signed and dated "Paul Brach 46" in pencil lower right. "Artist Proof" in pencil lower left. Titled "Rider" in pencil lower center. Measures 13.75" x 17-7/8" image size, 15.75" x 19-5/8" sheet size. Very good condition. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.

          Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
        • Paul Henry Brach (b. 1924), Paul Brach and Arthur A. Cohen, "The Negative Way", a collaboration portfolio with ten original lithogra...
          Aug. 18, 2018

          Paul Henry Brach (b. 1924), Paul Brach and Arthur A. Cohen, "The Negative Way", a collaboration portfolio with ten original lithogra...

          Est: $200 - $400

          Paul Henry Brach (b. 1924), Paul Brach and Arthur A. Cohen, "The Negative Way", a collaboration portfolio with ten original lithographs, 1964, 16" x 16" (each).

          Nadeau's Auction Gallery
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