5 paintings by John Laub in the auction

5 paintings by John Laub in the auction

Fine, Folk & Outsider Art

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About John Laub and His Paintings in the Auction

“The Journeys of John Laub: Fire Island and Beyond” Catalog from an exhibition at Woodmere Art Museum, April, 2017 (click view)

John Laub’s landscape paintings are immersive environments of lush forests, winding pathways, and sun-soaked beaches. His depictions of places like Fire Island, Coral Gables, and the Adirondacks celebrate the picturesque beauty of nature and reveal his joyous love of paint. Laub’s canvases are filled with expressive brushstrokes and intense color. Focusing on his large-scale paintings.

Born in Philadelphia, Laub (1947–2005) studied at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art, the School of Visual Arts in New York, and the Philadelphia College of Art, from which he received a degree in graphic design. He moved to New York in 1984, where he was represented by Fischbach Gallery. Laub was a longtime AIDS activist and for five years he was a supervisor of the AIDS hotline of the Gay Men’s Health Crisis.

“Laub had a magical ability to tap into the deep emotions of a perfect day at the beach or the beauty of a chilly afternoon in the woods,” says William Valerio, PhD, Director and CEO of Woodmere Art Museum. “His paint is luscious. When his works are on view in our galleries, our visitors can’t help uttering words like ‘Ahhh’ and ‘Wow!’”

Lot 377. John Laub (American, 1947-2005) "Gay Head," 1995, oil on canvas, signed. Framed. Size: 30'' x 30'', 76 x 76 cm (stretcher); 32'' x 32'', 81 x 81 cm (frame). Trained in Philadelphia and New York, John Laub (1947–2005) is most known for his representational landscapes, which depict lush forests, vibrant gardens, winding pathways and sun-soaked beaches. With vivifying color and bold brushwork, his depictions of places like Fire Island, Coral Gables, and the Adirondacks celebrate the picturesque beauty of nature and reveal his joyous love of paint. Starting bid: $500

Lot 377. John Laub (American, 1947-2005) “Gay Head,” 1995, oil on canvas, signed. Framed. Size: 30” x 30”, 76 x 76 cm (stretcher); 32” x 32”, 81 x 81 cm (frame). Trained in Philadelphia and New York, John Laub (1947–2005) is most known for his representational landscapes, which depict lush forests, vibrant gardens, winding pathways and sun-soaked beaches. With vivifying color and bold brushwork, his depictions of places like Fire Island, Coral Gables, and the Adirondacks celebrate the picturesque beauty of nature and reveal his joyous love of paint. Starting bid: $500

Lot 378. John Laub (American, 1947-2005) "Roy's Cutting Garden," 2005, oil on canvas, signed. Framed. Size: 18'' x 40'', 46 x 102 cm (stretcher); 20'' x 42'', 51 x 107 cm (frame). Trained in Philadelphia and New York, John Laub (1947–2005) is most known for his representational landscapes, which depict lush forests, vibrant gardens, winding pathways and sun-soaked beaches. With vivifying color and bold brushwork, his depictions of places like Fire Island, Coral Gables, and the Adirondacks celebrate the picturesque beauty of nature and reveal his joyous love of paint. Starting bid: $500

Lot 378. John Laub (American, 1947-2005) “Roy’s Cutting Garden,” 2005, oil on canvas, signed. Framed. Size: 18” x 40”, 46 x 102 cm (stretcher); 20” x 42”, 51 x 107 cm (frame). Trained in Philadelphia and New York, John Laub (1947–2005) is most known for his representational landscapes, which depict lush forests, vibrant gardens, winding pathways and sun-soaked beaches. With vivifying color and bold brushwork, his depictions of places like Fire Island, Coral Gables, and the Adirondacks celebrate the picturesque beauty of nature and reveal his joyous love of paint. Starting bid: $500

Lot 379. John Laub (American, 1947-2005) "Merging Hills Over Harbor," 1989, oil on canvas, signed. Unframed. Size: 28'' x 36'', 71 x 91 cm (stretcher). Trained in Philadelphia and New York, John Laub (1947–2005) is most known for his representational landscapes, which depict lush forests, vibrant gardens, winding pathways and sun-soaked beaches. With vivifying color and bold brushwork, his depictions of places like Fire Island, Coral Gables, and the Adirondacks celebrate the picturesque beauty of nature and reveal his joyous love of paint. Starting bid: $500

Lot 379. John Laub (American, 1947-2005) “Merging Hills Over Harbor,” 1989, oil on canvas, signed. Unframed. Size: 28” x 36”, 71 x 91 cm (stretcher). Trained in Philadelphia and New York, John Laub (1947–2005) is most known for his representational landscapes, which depict lush forests, vibrant gardens, winding pathways and sun-soaked beaches. With vivifying color and bold brushwork, his depictions of places like Fire Island, Coral Gables, and the Adirondacks celebrate the picturesque beauty of nature and reveal his joyous love of paint. Starting bid: $500

Lot 380. John Laub (American, 1947-2005) "Flowers For My 49th Birthday," 1996, oil on canvas, signed. Framed. Size:24'' x 36'', 61 x 91 cm (stretcher); 25.5'' x 37.5'', 65 x 95 cm (frame. Trained in Philadelphia and New York, John Laub (1947–2005) is most known for his representational landscapes, which depict lush forests, vibrant gardens, winding pathways and sun-soaked beaches. With vivifying color and bold brushwork, his depictions of places like Fire Island, Coral Gables, and the Adirondacks celebrate the picturesque beauty of nature and reveal his joyous love of paint. Starting bid: $500

Lot 380. John Laub (American, 1947-2005) “Flowers For My 49th Birthday,” 1996, oil on canvas, signed. Framed. Size:24” x 36”, 61 x 91 cm (stretcher); 25.5” x 37.5”, 65 x 95 cm (frame. Trained in Philadelphia and New York, John Laub (1947–2005) is most known for his representational landscapes, which depict lush forests, vibrant gardens, winding pathways and sun-soaked beaches. With vivifying color and bold brushwork, his depictions of places like Fire Island, Coral Gables, and the Adirondacks celebrate the picturesque beauty of nature and reveal his joyous love of paint. Starting bid: $500

Lot 381. John Laub (American, 1947-2005) "Leaving the Boulders," 1995, oil on canvas, signed. Unframed. Size: 36'' x 26'', 91 x 66 cm (stretcher). Trained in Philadelphia and New York, John Laub (1947–2005) is most known for his representational landscapes, which depict lush forests, vibrant gardens, winding pathways and sun-soaked beaches. With vivifying color and bold brushwork, his depictions of places like Fire Island, Coral Gables, and the Adirondacks celebrate the picturesque beauty of nature and reveal his joyous love of paint. Starting bid: $500

Lot 381. John Laub (American, 1947-2005) “Leaving the Boulders,” 1995, oil on canvas, signed. Unframed. Size: 36” x 26”, 91 x 66 cm (stretcher). Trained in Philadelphia and New York, John Laub (1947–2005) is most known for his representational landscapes, which depict lush forests, vibrant gardens, winding pathways and sun-soaked beaches. With vivifying color and bold brushwork, his depictions of places like Fire Island, Coral Gables, and the Adirondacks celebrate the picturesque beauty of nature and reveal his joyous love of paint. Starting bid: $500