THOMAS DOWNING | MARCY
THOMAS DOWNING
1928 - 1985
MARCY
acrylic on canvas
44 by 44 in. (111.7 by 111.7 cm.)
Executed circa 1958-59.
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. The canvas is slightly relaxed on the strainer. There are tonal variations to the surface, inherent to the artist's working method. There is evidence of handling and wear along the edges of the canvas, most notably areas of rubbing to the turning edges of the lower right corner, visible upon close inspection. There is light, scattered soiling to the surface, visible upon close inspection. There are scattered accretions throughout, most notably across the lower right quadrant, visible upon close inspection. There is discoloration marks throughout the reverse, not affecting the front of the work; interested bidders please reference the provided high resolution image of the verso and contact the Contemporary Art department with any questions. Under ultraviolet light, there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed.
Provenance:
Private Collection, San Francisco (acquired directly from the artist)
Private Collection, Fresno
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THOMAS DOWNING
1928 - 1985
MARCY
acrylic on canvas
44 by 44 in. (111.7 by 111.7 cm.)
Executed circa 1958-59.
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. The canvas is slightly relaxed on the strainer. There are tonal variations to the surface, inherent to the artist's working method. There is evidence of handling and wear along the edges of the canvas, most notably areas of rubbing to the turning edges of the lower right corner, visible upon close inspection. There is light, scattered soiling to the surface, visible upon close inspection. There are scattered accretions throughout, most notably across the lower right quadrant, visible upon close inspection. There is discoloration marks throughout the reverse, not affecting the front of the work; interested bidders please reference the provided high resolution image of the verso and contact the Contemporary Art department with any questions. Under ultraviolet light, there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed.
Provenance:
Private Collection, San Francisco (acquired directly from the artist)
Private Collection, Fresno