Robert Motherwell
(American, 1915-1991)
Mezzotint in Crimson, 1969
Sale 1245 - Prints & Multiples
Sep 21, 2023
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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Lot Description
Robert Motherwell
(American, 1915-1991)
Mezzotint in Crimson, 1969
mezzotint on Chatham British handmade paper
signed and numbered 9/9 in pencil
8 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches.
Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Gursky
Published and printed by Universal Limited Art Editions, West Islip, New York
Provenance:
Harcus-Krakow Gallery, Boston
Literature:
Engberg & Banach 63
Provenance:
Harcus-Krakow Gallery, Boston
Literature:
Engberg & Banach 63
Condition Report
Unframed.
Sheet: 25 x 20 inches.
Backmat: 25 3/8 x 20 5/8 inches.
Minor deposits of surface dirt and dust; sheet is taped to back mat on upper right and left corners verso, with right tape piece detached; faint yellow stains scattered throughout margins; one foxing stain each in lower center margin and center left margin; small black abrasion in lower center margin; one pinpoint dark fleck in lower center, inherent to the paper; inherent creases to sheet. Please request additional images.
Sheet: 25 x 20 inches.
Backmat: 25 3/8 x 20 5/8 inches.
Minor deposits of surface dirt and dust; sheet is taped to back mat on upper right and left corners verso, with right tape piece detached; faint yellow stains scattered throughout margins; one foxing stain each in lower center margin and center left margin; small black abrasion in lower center margin; one pinpoint dark fleck in lower center, inherent to the paper; inherent creases to sheet. Please request additional images.
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