Romare Bearden (American, 1911–1988)

Mysteries from Prevalence of Ritual, 1974
Etching, aquatint and photo engraving
Signed, titled and noted AP/1
17 5/8" x 22" (plate)
23" x 29 7/8" (sheet)
Provenance: Theodore Karr, Philadelphia
Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Condition Report: Signed, dated and numbered in pencil lower recto. Several bends upper right quadrant and corner, handing marks and soiling. The paper is slightly discolored with light foxing in the margins. The image has strong colors. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and/or independent consultants and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (609) 397-9374 or e-mail info@ragoarts.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.