Robert Motherwell (American, 1915-1991) Elegy Studies

Description:

Robert Motherwell (American, 1915-1991)

Elegy Studies, 1977, edition of 34, published by the artist and Brooke Alexander, Inc., New York (Dedalus, 216; Terenzio & Belknap, 189). Initialed and numbered "R.M./29/34" in brown pencil l.r., artist's dry stamp l.r. Lithograph on buff wove paper, image size 19 5/8 x 15 1/4 in. (49.6 x 38.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Full sheet with deckled edges, pale foxing, floated within the frame, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $350-550

There is subtle toning to the edges of the deckles consistently around the perimeter of the sheet. Although it has not been removed from its frame there are no other condition issues to report. The frame measures 24 1/2 x 20 5/8 inches.


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