Jackson Pollock

Jackson Pollock (January 28, 1912 – August 11, 1956), influential American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement, authentic autographed check.

During his lifetime, Pollock enjoyed considerable fame and notoriety; he was a major artist of his generation. He was well known for his unique style of drip painting. Regarded as reclusive, he had a volatile personality, and struggled with alcoholism for most of his life. In 1945, he married the artist Lee Krasner, who became an important influence on his career and on his legacy.

In consideration of dealer commissions and his own work and living costs, a financially unstable Pollock received meager income tax bills. With this check to the IRS indicative of such problems, signed during the artist’s noted downward spiral of the 1950s.

Osborne Trust Company check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Pollock, “Jackson Pollock,” payable to Director of Internal Revenue for $41, March 16, 1953. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with staple holes to left side, trivial spreading to a few letters of the signature, and expected bank stamps and cancelation holes (affecting a single letter of the first name of the signature).