Chuck Close (1940-2021); Leslie;
Chuck Close (1940-2021)
Leslie, 1986
Woodcut in colors on japon paper, signed in pencil, titled, dated and numbered 46/150 (there were also 20 artist's proofs in Roman numerals), with the blindstamp of the publisher, Crown Point Press, San Francisco, printed by Shi-un-do Print Shop, Kyoto, with full margins, framed.
24 3/4 x 21 1/2in (61.9 x 54.6cm)
sheet 31 3/4 x 25 1/4in (80.6 x 64.1cm)
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Condition
Overall, we consider this work to be in good condition, with few light specks of foxing in the upper right quadrant of the image and outer margins, few lightly oxidized paper fibers in the left margin, few specks of printer's ink in the outer margins, with the printer's inscription and inkstamp in the lower left margin, hinged to front mat in 2 places at upper sheet edge verso, with deckle on the lower sheet edge. Framed in wood with glass glazing.
Chuck Close (1940-2021)
Leslie, 1986
Woodcut in colors on japon paper, signed in pencil, titled, dated and numbered 46/150 (there were also 20 artist's proofs in Roman numerals), with the blindstamp of the publisher, Crown Point Press, San Francisco, printed by Shi-un-do Print Shop, Kyoto, with full margins, framed.
24 3/4 x 21 1/2in (61.9 x 54.6cm)
sheet 31 3/4 x 25 1/4in (80.6 x 64.1cm)
For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Condition
Overall, we consider this work to be in good condition, with few light specks of foxing in the upper right quadrant of the image and outer margins, few lightly oxidized paper fibers in the left margin, few specks of printer's ink in the outer margins, with the printer's inscription and inkstamp in the lower left margin, hinged to front mat in 2 places at upper sheet edge verso, with deckle on the lower sheet edge. Framed in wood with glass glazing.
