Untitled, A.R. Penck

A. R. Penck
1939 - 2017
Untitled

signed with the artist's initial
oil on paperboard mounted to linen
Canvas: 23½ by 16½ in. (59.6 by 41.9 cm.)
Framed: 25¾ by 19 in. (65.4 by 48.3 cm.)
Executed in 1966-68.

Condition Report:
This work is in fair condition overall. There are tonal and textural variations to the surface pigment, including uneven paint application to some areas, inherent to the artist's working method. There is wear along the edges and corners of the paperboard, with associated minor lifting at the corners as well as small losses and chips to the pigment and the uppermost layer of paper at some areas, visible upon close inspection. There are a few minor, scattered scratches to the surface, visible upon close inspection. There are creases with associated stable tension cracks at the upper and lower left corners, visible upon close inspection. There are a few small areas of craquelure in the upper quarter of the work, with some associated minute areas of flaking and minor pigment losses, visible upon close inspection. Framed under glass.