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Michael Loew

American · 1907–1985 · Painter

Michael Loew was an American abstract expressionist painter and teacher, who was active in New York City. He taught for many years at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) and… (Wikipedia)

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25lots offered2014–2026years recorded92%sold (22)$2kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Michael Loew, Counterpoint in Reds and Blues, 1982, acrylic and watercolor on linenCounterpoint in Reds and BluesWright · $75,600≈ £60,894≈ €69,079Sign up to see
  2. Michael Loew, Red above BlueRed above BlueRago Auctions · $11,250≈ £8,293≈ €9,399Sign up to see
  3. Michael Loew, Red Mass, 1959, oil on canvasRed MassWright · $9,375≈ £5,632≈ €6,865Sign up to see

Michael Loew’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 24 auction results for Michael Loew between 2014 and 2026, of which 22 sold (92%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $250Sign up free to see to $75.6kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $75.6kSign up free to see for Counterpoint in Reds and Blues at Wright in April 2023. The most common medium is watercolors (7 lots). Most results come from Rago Auctions (7), Wright (6) and Barridoff Auctions (6).

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  1. Michael Loew, Self Portrait, 1950, Oil on board
    Self Portrait, 1950
    Oil · Board
    20" x 15"
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 212
    $1,600≈ £1,190≈ €1,366HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  2. Michael Loew, Monhegan Sunset, 1973, Watercolor on paper
    Monhegan Sunset, 1973
    Watercolor · Paper
    14" x 21" sight
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 49
    $600≈ £446≈ €512HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  3. Michael Loew, Still Life Fruit, 1960, Oil on Canvas
    Still Life Fruit, 1960
    Oil · Canvas
    H 9" W 12"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1040
    $375≈ £278≈ €319HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at DuMouchelles ↗
  4. Michael Loew, Tall Blue (from the Open series), 1973, acrylic on canvas
    Tall Blue (from the Open series), 1973
    Acrylic · Canvas
    66 h x 54¼ w in (168 x 138 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 171
    $2,794≈ £2,099≈ €2,402Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Michael Loew, Blue Jay (from the Open Space series), 1972, acrylic on canvas
    Blue Jay (from the Open Space series), 1972
    Acrylic · Canvas
    54¼ h x 66 w in (138 x 168 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 173
    $2,159≈ £1,622≈ €1,856Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Michael Loew, Untitled, 1955, pastel and chalk on paper
    Untitled, 1955
    Pastel · Paper
    14⅛ h x 19¼ w in (36 x 49 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 208
    $315≈ £249≈ €298Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Michael Loew, Untitled, 1956, oil on paper
    Untitled, 1956
    Oil · Paper
    21⅞ h x 30⅛ w in (56 x 77 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 254
    $945≈ £727≈ €868Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  8. Michael Loew, Untitled, Watercolor on paper
    Untitled
    Watercolor · Paper
    Sight Size: 10.50" h x 14.75" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 69
    $250≈ £199≈ €233HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  9. Michael Loew, Abstraction, 1973, Watercolor on paper
    Abstraction, 1973
    Watercolor · Paper
    22 1/8" x 29 1/8" sight
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 182
    $700≈ £561≈ €657HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  10. Michael Loew, Abstract, Watercolor on paper
    Abstract
    Watercolor · Paper
    10 7/16" x 14 5/16" sight
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 180
    $375≈ £301≈ €345HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
Also offered, result not published (1)

Lots by Michael Loew that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Michael Loew: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Michael Loew at auction?

$75,600Sign up free to see, for Counterpoint in Reds and Blues at Wright (April 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Michael Loew?

The median sale price is $2kSign up free to see across 22 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Michael Loew have sold at auction?

22 of 24 recorded lots sold between 2014 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.

Which auction houses sell Michael Loew?

Rago Auctions, Wright and Barridoff Auctions account for the most recorded results. Rago Auctions · Wright · Barridoff Auctions

About Michael Loew

Michael Loew was an American abstract expressionist painter and teacher, who was active in New York City. He taught for many years at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) and University of California, Berkeley.

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