Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Lot 89: Zilon (1956–2023) Large Signed Spray Paint Portrait, Montreal Street Art
2026-04-25T15:00:00Z
Start price: CAD $50
Lot 89:
Zilon (1956–2023) Large Signed Spray Paint Portrait, Montreal Street Art
Description
A large-scale spray-painted portrait by Montreal street artist Zilon (1956–2023), depicting a stylize face rendered in grayscale with vivid gestural accents, characteristic of the artist’s fusion of graffiti aesthetics and contemporary portraiture.
Details
Artist: Zilon (Canadian, 1956–2023)
Origin: Montreal
Medium: Spray paint on canvas
Signature: Signed along the left margin
Dimensions: 48 x 48 in
Period: Contemporary
Condition: Overall good; small tear to the cheek area; minor handling wear
Catalogue Note
Zilon was a key figure in Montreal’s urban art movement, recognized for bridging street art and fine art through his distinctive portraiture. His work is characterized by softly rendered, airbrushed faces disrupted by energetic, graffiti-inspired linework in bold color.
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