Lot 554: John Stuart Ingle O/C Abstract & Pen/Ink Abstract

Two (2) John Stuart Ingle (Minnesota, 1933-2010) artworks. 1st item: Oil on canvas abstract painting in the manner of Piet Mondrian depicting geometric shapes in shades of grey, blue, red, yellow, black, and white. Unsigned. Unframed, canvas is secured to stretcher. 36" square. Late 20th century. Note: according to Mrs. Wood's notes, Ingle exhibited this painting in 1992 at Perigo Moore gallery in Evansville Indiana. 2nd item: Pen and ink on paper abstract painting titled "Inkspot" depicting a large ink blot rendered in black and red ink. Artist's name en verso. Float mounted and matted under glass in a wooden frame. Sheet – 14 1/2" H x 19" W. Framed – 23 3/4" H x 27 3/4" W. Mid/late 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Mrs. Frank Wood, Evanvsille, Indiana, and Dickson, Tennessee, acquired from the estate of the artist's mother. See related lots 554 and 555. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall good condition with abrasions, areas of craquelure. 2nd item: Overall good condition with toning, waviness to paper, 1/4" tear to lower right edge of paper.