“Eastonian Waltz”
"Eastonian Waltz"
by Gregory J. Rose
2012, Oil on Panel, 24”x 24”
In Private Collection
A monochromatic oil composition built from layered black and gray brushwork, softened vertical forms, and gestural marks emerging from a pale ground. Studio Collection. Unframed.
Collector Snapshot
Eastonian Waltz is an early independent work from Gregory’s studio practice, created prior to the exhibition-driven phase of his later career. The painting reflects a restrained, process-focused approach to mark-making and spatial construction, situating it as a foundational example of his visual language before broader public and institutional visibility.
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Long-Term Legacy Growth
As an early studio work that has since been privately acquired, Eastonian Waltz demonstrates sustained collector interest in Gregory’s foundational material. Its confirmed 2025 sale at an increased price point reflects long-term confidence in the artist’s trajectory and early practice.
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One of One Original
This artwork has been acquired and is no longer available.
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Final Sale Price (2025): $2,800
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Acquired in 2025
This work was purchased in 2025, reflecting active collector demand for Gregory’s early independent works.
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Foundational Collector Tier
The work’s early creation date, restrained material language, and documented private acquisition position it as a foundational anchor within Gregory’s long-term practice.
Artwork Details
Full Description
The surface is constructed through layered oil paint, with dense black passages, softened gray transitions, and gestural vertical forms that dissolve into the surrounding ground. Subtle shifts in opacity and texture create depth and movement within a limited, controlled palette.
Provenance
Studio Collection
This artwork was not exhibited and remained in the artist’s studio collection from its creation in 2012 until its private acquisition in 2025.
Market Relevance
Eastonian Waltz holds relevance as an early studio work that transitioned directly into a private collection without prior exhibition history. Its 2025 acquisition underscores sustained collector interest in historically grounded works and signals demand extending beyond exhibition-driven inventory.
Comparable Sales
Comparable sales data is currently being compiled. Pricing is informed by Gregory’s established retail structure for early oil works and documented private acquisitions.
Artist Market Position
Gregory J. Rose continues to demonstrate market strength across both exhibited and non-exhibited works. The acquisition of Eastonian Waltz in 2025 at $2,800 reflects collector confidence in his long-term development and the enduring value of early studio material.
Price Growth of Mixed Media Works (2018–2025)
“Eastonian Waltz represents a formative moment in Gregory’s practice,
emphasizing gesture, restraint, and atmosphere over overt structure. Its private acquisition affirms the relevance of early studio works within the broader arc of his career and current market demand.”
— Curatorial Commentary