Signed Works Attributed to Jesse Murry

Private Offering — Confidential



Artist Context

Jesse Murry (1948–1993)

American painter known for expressive, abstract compositions and bold structural forms.

Work exhibited in respected galleries and private and institutional collections.

His relatively limited output, combined with his untimely death at forty-four, has sustained enduring collector interest.

Murry's canvases occupy a space between lyrical abstraction and psychological intensity.

The Offering

Medium

Oil on canvas

Quantity

Six individual paintings, offered as a group or separately

Signature

Each work bears a signature consistent with Jesse Murry

Inscription

Multiple works bear dated inscriptions "April 1982" on verso

Offered as attributed works. No formal authentication accompanies.

Important Disclosure

Foundation Status

The Jesse Murry Foundation has not authenticated or included these works in any catalogue raisonné or official record.

No Warranty of Authorship

Neither the seller nor any presenting party makes any representation regarding the authorship of these works.

Buyer's Responsibility

Interested parties are strongly advised to engage qualified independent art historians, conservators, or technical analysts before proceeding.

Independent Due Diligence

Full dossier materials are available upon request to support that process.

Tales of the Elispe

Attributed to Jesse Murry — Two Views & Verso

Object Details

  • Medium: Oil on canvas (A/C)
  • Dimensions: 24 × 48 inches
  • Signature: Present
  • Inscription (verso): "Tales of the Elispe / A/C April 82 / Jesse Murry"
  • Condition: To be assessed by conservator

Visual Description

  • Bold elliptical and oval forms in vivid red, green, and yellow
  • Dark, near-black ground with energetic surface activity
  • Layered paint application with visible impasto
  • Dynamic composition with strong color contrast
  • Verso inscription clearly legible in artist's hand
  • Not authenticated by the Jesse Murry Foundation

Third image shows verso inscription in artist's hand: 'Tales of the Elispe / A/C April 82 / Jesse Murry.'

New Work Featured

Solo (Attributed to Jesse Murry)

Two Views & Verso Inscription

Object Details

  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Dimensions: 24 x 60 inches
  • Signature: Present
  • Inscription (verso): "Solo A/C April–May 82 Jesse Murry"
  • Condition: To be assessed by conservator

Visual Description

  • Bold geometric and triangular forms dominate the composition
  • Earthy palette: ochre, burnt orange, red, green, and brown
  • Infinity-loop or figure-eight motif in silver/white at left
  • Dense patterning with hatched and striped passages throughout
  • Compositional language consistent with the group
  • Not authenticated by the Jesse Murry Foundation

Two views of the same work shown above. Third image shows verso inscription: 'Solo A/C April–May 82 Jesse Murry.'

Roya Fireworks

Attributed to Jesse Murry — Two Views & Verso

Object Details

  • Medium: Oil on canvas (A/C)
  • Dimensions: 24 x 30 inches
  • Signature: Present
  • Inscription (verso): "Roya Fireworks / For Danny Wig. / Jesse Murry"
  • Condition: To be assessed by conservator

Visual Description

  • Explosive red splatter and gestural marks dominate the upper field
  • Vivid color accents: yellow, blue, green, and pink
  • Collage-like rectangular forms in lower register
  • Light, raw canvas ground visible throughout
  • Dedicated inscription on verso in artist's hand
  • Not authenticated by the Jesse Murry Foundation

Third image shows verso inscription in artist's hand: 'Roya Fireworks / For Danny Wig. / Jesse Murry.'

Untitled (Attributed to Jesse Murry)

Two Views

Object Details

  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Dimensions: To be confirmed
  • Signature: Not observed
  • Inscription: Reverse inscribed "April 1982"
  • Condition: Good overall

Visual Description

  • Bold architectural framing device dominates the composition
  • Interior space suggested by nested rectangular forms
  • Vivid color blocking: deep reds, yellows, greens, and pinks
  • Organic forms within the framed interior contrast with the rigid outer structure
  • Compositional language consistent with the group
  • Not authenticated by the Jesse Murry Foundation

Two views of the same work shown above.

Untitled (Attributed to Jesse Murry)

Two Views

Object Details

  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Dimensions: To be confirmed
  • Signature: Present
  • Inscription: To be confirmed
  • Condition: To be assessed by conservator

Visual Description

  • Bold circular and ovoid forms on a dark, near-black ground
  • Vivid color blocking: grey-blue, green, yellow, and red
  • Strong geometric scaffolding with diagonal and cross elements
  • Dense, energetic paint application throughout
  • Compositional language consistent with the group
  • Not authenticated by the Jesse Murry Foundation

Two views of the same work shown above.

Untitled (Attributed to Jesse Murry)

Two Views

Object Details

  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Dimensions: 24 x 48 inches
  • Signature: Present
  • Inscription: Reverse inscribed "April 1982"
  • Condition: To be assessed by conservator

Visual Description

  • Repeating oval and elliptical motifs on a deep blue ground
  • Bold contour lines in white and green define the forms
  • Geometric triangular elements in corners provide structural counterpoint
  • Rich color palette: cobalt blue, pink, yellow, red, and green
  • Compositional language consistent with the group
  • Not authenticated by the Jesse Murry Foundation

Two views of the same work shown above.

Inscription & Date Cohesion

Multiple works in this group bear dated inscriptions 'April 1982' along with titled dedications. Handwriting and inscription style appear consistent across the works, suggesting a unified origin.

"Tales of the Elipse" — Inscribed on verso with title and date. Oval/elliptical motifs consistent with the group.

"Roya Fireworks" — Inscribed on verso with title and date. Dynamic compositional language consistent with the group.

Back-of-canvas photography available upon request as part of the full dossier.

Provenance

The six works were acquired by the current owner through private means and have remained in a single collection since acquisition. The works have not previously been offered at public auction or through gallery representation.

Current Ownership

All six works are held within a single private collection. The collector's identity is available to serious, pre-qualified inquirers under a confidentiality agreement.

Acquisition History

Full acquisition details are available upon request as part of the complete dossier.

Documentation

No formal authentication documents currently accompany the works. Supporting materials, where available, will be shared with qualified buyers.

Supporting Observations

The following observations are offered in support of the attribution and are based on visual and material examination. They do not constitute authentication.

Elliptical / Ovoid Forms

Consistent use of oval and elliptical motifs across all six works

Compositional Structure

Repeated framing devices and structural relationships across the group

Paint Application

Bold contour lines and layered paint application throughout

Palette Relationships

Recurring color relationships and field segmentation across works

Signature & Inscription

Signature and inscription patterns consistent across all six works

Market Context

Works by Jesse Murry have established collector interest within the canon of late-twentieth-century American abstract painting.

Established Collector Interest

Murry's authenticated works appear in respected private and institutional collections. Secondary market activity has reflected genuine demand among informed buyers.

Authentication Premium

Authenticated Murry works achieve significantly higher valuations than unverified examples. The authentication pathway represents a material component of the investment thesis.

Pricing Rationale

These works are priced to reflect their current attributed status and corresponding market risk, below the level of authenticated works.

The Opportunity

This offering is presented as a speculative acquisition for buyers who understand the risk profile and see value in the potential for future scholarly review or authentication.

Speculative Acquisition

Suitable for experienced collectors and advisors comfortable with attributed works and the processes that surround them.

Authentication Pathway

Potential for future scholarly review or authentication. The seller is open to supporting a coordinated authentication effort.

Cohesive Body of Work

Six works with consistent inscriptions, visual language, and compositional relationships — an unusual and unified offering.

Contact & Next Steps

This offering is confidential and intended for private circulation only.

How to Inquire

All inquiries should be made directly and privately. This presentation is not intended for general distribution.

Contact: (929) 341-0025‬

What Is Available

Upon qualification, interested buyers may request:

  • Full dossier including high-resolution photography and condition notes
  • Provenance documentation where available
  • Back-of-canvas inscription photography
  • Comparative signature and stylistic analysis materials
  • Pricing and terms for individual works or the full group