Joan Mitchell (1925-1992); Flower I, from Bedford Series;
Joan Mitchell (1925-1992)
Flower I, from Bedford Series (Tyler 369), 1981
Lithograph in colors on wove paper, signed in pencil and numbered 17/70 (there were also 16 artist's proofs), with the blindstamp of the publisher/printer, Tyler Graphics, Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York, with full margins, framed.
39 3/4 x 29in (101 x 73.7cm)
sheet 42 1/2 x 32 1/2in (108 x 82.6cm)
Footnotes:
Essay:
After living in France for 25 years, Joan Mitchell embarked on a trip to New York in 1981 to produce her first suite of lithographs with Tyler Graphics. Persuaded by master printmaker Kenneth Tyler, Mitchell translated her painterly vision into a series of ten original lithographs. Tyler embraced the artist's adoration for color and her precision in its use, allowing her to work with more distinct colors than ever before.
The 'landscapes' in Bedford Series portray an inner vision and express emotions while simultaneously revealing the artist's acceptance and rejection of boundaries: the boundaries of the paper, the margins, and the lithographic process itself. Her imagery stands in direct contrast to these constraints, evoking a sense of freedom and creative fluidity. Bedford Series demonstrates the transfer of energy between the artist and the paper and marks the beginning of a fruitful relationship with Tyler Graphics.
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Condition
Overall, we consider this work to be in excellent condition, old hinge remains verso, work number in pencil verso, deckle along all four sides, sheet is floating with all edges showing.Framed in wood and plexi.
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Joan Mitchell (1925-1992)
Flower I, from Bedford Series (Tyler 369), 1981
Lithograph in colors on wove paper, signed in pencil and numbered 17/70 (there were also 16 artist's proofs), with the blindstamp of the publisher/printer, Tyler Graphics, Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York, with full margins, framed.
39 3/4 x 29in (101 x 73.7cm)
sheet 42 1/2 x 32 1/2in (108 x 82.6cm)
Footnotes:
Essay:
After living in France for 25 years, Joan Mitchell embarked on a trip to New York in 1981 to produce her first suite of lithographs with Tyler Graphics. Persuaded by master printmaker Kenneth Tyler, Mitchell translated her painterly vision into a series of ten original lithographs. Tyler embraced the artist's adoration for color and her precision in its use, allowing her to work with more distinct colors than ever before.
The 'landscapes' in Bedford Series portray an inner vision and express emotions while simultaneously revealing the artist's acceptance and rejection of boundaries: the boundaries of the paper, the margins, and the lithographic process itself. Her imagery stands in direct contrast to these constraints, evoking a sense of freedom and creative fluidity. Bedford Series demonstrates the transfer of energy between the artist and the paper and marks the beginning of a fruitful relationship with Tyler Graphics.
For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Condition
Overall, we consider this work to be in excellent condition, old hinge remains verso, work number in pencil verso, deckle along all four sides, sheet is floating with all edges showing.Framed in wood and plexi.
% from the market value
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
