Self-Satisfied Southpaw, Saul Steinberg

Saul Steinberg
1914 - 1999
Self-Satisfied Southpaw

signed, dated 55 and inscribed To my friend and coach Marshall Smith
crayon, pen, ink and graphite on Strathmore paper
Sheet: 23 by 14½ in. (58.4 by 36.8 cm.)
Framed: 25 by 17⅝ in. (63.5 by 44.8 cm.)

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. The sheet is hinged along the upper edge of the reverse to the backing board. The right edge of the sheet is deckled. There is minor undulation and creasing to the upper half of the sheet visible upon close inspection. There is discoloration and soiling along the edges of the sheet, not visible when framed. There is scattered pinpoint foxing in the upper half of the composition visible upon very close inspection. There is an area of skinning to the surface of the paper along the upper right edge of the sheet. Framed behind glass.