Robert Motherwell (American, 1915-1991) Red Samurai

Robert Motherwell (American, 1915-1991)

Red Samurai, plate 21 from the Octavio Paz Suite, 1988, proof outside of the edition of 20, published by The Limited Editions Club, New York (Dedalus, 408; Terenzio & Belknap, 374). Initialed and inscribed "R.M./h.c." in pencil l.l., letterpress text to left half of sheet, identified on a label from Gump's Gallery, San Francisco, affixed to the backing. Lithograph and linocut printed in colors on chine appliqué on wove paper, image size 13 3/4 x 11 in. (34.8 x 27.8 cm), framed.
Condition: Full sheet with deckled left and right edges, pale staining and/or foxing, floated within the frame, not examined out of frame.