Paul Feeley, Rafina II Greece, 1961

In 1961, color field painter Paul Feeley created a series of watercolors - Rafina and Rafina I - inspired by the beautiful port town of Rafina Greece. The first watercolor Rafina I sold at Christies Post War and Contemporary Art sale in July, 2022 for US $15,120. (see comparable below). The present work, Rafina II, is a more powerful and impressive image. It bears the original Kasmin Limited, London label on the back so it has excellent provenance. Measurements of Rafina II are:
Framed
16 inches horizontal by 13.5 vertical by .75 inches
Work
13.5 inches horizontal by 11 inches vertical

Below are the details of the comparable sale of Rafina I at Christie's:

Paul Feeley
Title Rafina, Greece
Description PAUL FEELEY (1910-1966)
Rafina, Greece
signed with the artist's initials, titled and dated 'PTF. RAFINA GREECE JUNE 61' (lower right); dated again 'JUNE 2' (on the reverse)
watercolor on paper
137⁄8 x 165⁄8 in. (35.2 x 42.2 cm.)
Painted in 1961.
Medium watercolor on paper
Year of Work 1961
Size Height 13.9 in.; Width 16.6 in. / Height 35.2 cm.; Width 42.2 cm.
Misc. Signed, Inscribed
Sale of Christie's Online: Wednesday, July 20, 2022 [Lot 00210]
First Open | Post-War & Contemporary Art
Sold For 15,120 USD Premium
Provenance Acquired by the late owner, 1961