Minute points of missed pigment throughout work, as made by artist.
Overall example shows in excellent vintage condition. Unframed.
USA, c. 1955
acrylic on paper
7 h × 16 w in (18 × 41 cm)
Auctioneer:
Wright
Date:
2018-09-13
Work was stored in wax paper over time, with a band of wax paper applied to verso with adhesive tape. Collaged elements are well adhered Read more…
Auctioneer:
Wright
Date:
2018-09-13
Work shows three areas of loss to pigments to lower left quadrant, with remaining pigments around eroded areas being poorly adhered to masonite surface. Single Read more…
Auctioneer:
Wright
Date:
2018-09-13
One area along right edge near center shows stable lifting to pigments, 1/2" in size, with no indications of losses noted. Overall work shows in Read more…
Auctioneer:
Wright
Date:
2018-09-13
Upper third of canvas shows a notable impression, while showing no visible losses to pigments. Consistent and stable crazing along turned edges of canvas. Lower Read more…
Auctioneer:
Wright
Date:
2018-09-13
One area of stable crazing to pigments near center of canvas. Lower left quadrant shows an oily substance splattered across face, and would benefit from Read more…
Auctioneer:
Wright
Date:
2018-09-13
Adhesive tape was applied to verso at some point, causing a horizontal band of discoloration along upper third of sheet. Minor wavering to paper associated Read more…
Auctioneer:
Wright
Date:
2018-09-13
Three corners each show evidence of a soft crease, not readily visible under casual inspection. Fine vintage condition. Hinged along top edge to matboard. Unframed. Signed Read more…
Auctioneer:
Wright
Date:
2018-09-13
Very minor compression to lower corners of work. Sheet shows undulations associated with materials used. Work was stored by artist in parchment paper with adhesive Read more…
Auctioneer:
Wright
Date:
2018-09-13
Visible compression to each corner of sheet, most notable to lower right. A faint swathe of discoloration is visible to upper left. Overall good vintage Read more…
Auctioneer:
Wright
Date:
2018-09-13
A total of six pinholes visible upper corners and center of top edge. One small, clustered area near top left edge shows few minute points Read more…
Auctioneer:
Wright
Date:
2018-09-13
