Morris Katz 1986 Painting
Morris Katz painting of 1986 in wood frame; No holes, tears or stains on the front of the painting. On the back however, there are numerous stains on the matting and the picture is loosely held into place by the wood frame. The front of the painting displays fair to good quality coloring and condition whereas the back displays poor to fair condition in its current state.
Length: 27" across with frame Width: 23 " across with frame
Garage / Yard Sale
Yes
Hello, this item is an original painting by Morris Katz, dated 1986, executed in his signature impasto style using a palette knife and, famously, toilet tissue. Katz was a Polish-American painter recognized for his prolific output and for holding a Guinness World Record for the fastest painter. The piece presented here appears to depict a vibrant Middle Eastern or Mediterranean cityscape with water reflections, dramatic sky tones, and architectural features rendered in thick, expressive strokes. The painting is signed “Morris Katz” at the lower right and is housed in a wood frame. The front is in fair-to-good condition, while the reverse side shows staining and structural issues with the matting.
Although Katz is known for creating large volumes of artwork, only certain themes and periods of his output are considered collectible. His works are often traded in niche secondary markets rather than high-end auction houses. The value of this painting lies in its aesthetic appeal, signature, and date. Considering the condition and provenance (garage/yard sale), this painting would carry an estimated fair market value of $150 to $300 USD.
