Pierre Alechinsky (b. 1927): Monsters over Manhattan
Pierre Alechinsky (b. 1927): Monsters over Manhattan
Ink on two-sided printed map of New York City, 1982, signed 'Alechinsky', dated and inscribed 'Pour Riva' lower right.
11 1/4 x 16 1/4 in. (sheet), unframed.
Note: Art Historian and Curator Riva Castleman had a long and personal relationship with the artist Pierre Alechinsky. As a curator at MoMA, Castleman organized a major retrospective of Alechinsky's printmaking, Pierre Alechinsky: A Print Retrospective, in 1981. Castleman championed the artist's printmaking, showcasing his mastery of the medium and helping to elevate this component of his practice into the mainstream. This work was a gift from the artist to Castleman following the success of the exhibition.
Gift of the artist.Collection of Riva Castleman.Thence by descent.
Condition
Paper with creases where previously folded. In very good condition.Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
Pierre Alechinsky (b. 1927): Monsters over Manhattan
Ink on two-sided printed map of New York City, 1982, signed 'Alechinsky', dated and inscribed 'Pour Riva' lower right.
11 1/4 x 16 1/4 in. (sheet), unframed.
Note: Art Historian and Curator Riva Castleman had a long and personal relationship with the artist Pierre Alechinsky. As a curator at MoMA, Castleman organized a major retrospective of Alechinsky's printmaking, Pierre Alechinsky: A Print Retrospective, in 1981. Castleman championed the artist's printmaking, showcasing his mastery of the medium and helping to elevate this component of his practice into the mainstream. This work was a gift from the artist to Castleman following the success of the exhibition.
Gift of the artist.Collection of Riva Castleman.Thence by descent.
Condition
Paper with creases where previously folded. In very good condition.Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
