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 applied to verso. Fine vintage condition. Unframed.
Signed and dated to lower right: [Paul Rand 4.8.52].
USA, 1952
acrylic and collage on paper
16 h × 20 w in (41 × 51 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
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
Work was stored by artist in parchment paper with adhesive applied to verso. Adhesive to verso has left a thin band of discoloration visible to Read more…
Auctioneer:
Wright
Date:
2018-09-13
