Lot # 10 - Margaret Carpenter — “Wise Ones” (2004), Collage

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 31-Mar-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 07-Apr-2026 7:09:00 PM
Current bid:

$6.00

Highest bidder:

Mardij001

Auction has ended

Description :

Description of the Work Wise Ones is a layered, atmospheric mixed‑media collage by Margaret Carpenter, created in 2004. The central figure—rendered in deep, contemplative tones—emerges from a textured field of purples, golds, and muted blues. Carpenter builds the composition through overlapping papers, washes, and gestural marks, giving the piece a dreamlike depth and a sense of quiet introspection.

The figure’s posture and placement evoke themes of reflection, inner knowledge, and spiritual presence. Surrounding color fields shift between luminous and shadowed, creating a subtle halo effect that reinforces the title’s suggestion of wisdom and stillness. The work is presented in a silver frame with a purple mat that echoes the palette and enhances the collage’s ethereal quality.

About the Artist — Margaret Carpenter

Margaret Carpenter is a contemporary mixed‑media artist known for her expressive collages and layered works that explore emotion, memory, and the human figure. Her practice often blends paper, paint, and texture to create compositions that feel both intimate and symbolic. Carpenter’s pieces frequently center on solitary figures or archetypal forms, using color and layering to convey mood and psychological depth.

Her work has been exhibited in regional galleries and juried shows, where it is appreciated for its sensitivity, craftsmanship, and contemplative tone. Wise Ones is a strong example of her ability to merge abstraction with figurative presence, creating imagery that feels both personal and universal.


Dimensions : 11.5 in W x 13 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is Mardij001

Date Bid User
07-Apr-2026 6:12:48 PM $6.00 Mardij001
02-Apr-2026 11:57:00 PM $5.00 Missymoo

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