Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011), "Ramblas," 1987-88

Helen Frankenthaler
(1928-2011)

"Ramblas," 1987-88
Lithograph, drypoint, and etching in colors on paper
Edition: 62/75 (there were also 16 artist's proofs, 14 trial proofs, and a few other proofs)
Signed, dated, and numbered in pencil in the printed red lower portion of the sheet: Frankenthaler / '87-'88; Polígrafa, Barcelona, Spain, prntr. and pub.
Plate: 26 1/2 x 20 in.; Sheet: 34 1/2 x 27 in.

Literature:
Harrison 141

Condition
The full sheet with deckled edges (the "margins" are printed red). The colors appear to be somewhat attenuated, although there is also slight bloom on the inside of the glass. Numerous fairly unobtrusive rectangular stains (approximately 1 x 2 1/2 inches each) in places throughout the red border of the work attendant with the hinges verso. There is a soft and unobtrusive 3 inch crease extending horizontally from the uppermost portion of the left sheet edge, visible primarily in raking light. The outer portion of the sheet edges are very slightly cockled. The sheet is framed floating, hinged in numerous places to an unseen board which is subsequently affixed to the back mat. Not examined out of the frame.

Framed under glass: 38 7/8 x 31 3/8 x 2 1/2 in.
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