Description:
Jimmy Ernst (American, 1920-1984)
Tactic II, 1955
Signed and dated "Jimmy Ernst 55" l.r., identified on labels from Grace Borgenicht
Gallery, New York, and The Charles R. Penney Collection, Olcott, New York, affixed to the backing.
Ink, ink wash, and graphite with cut-outs on paper/board, 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm),framed.
Condition: Minor toning.
Provenance: Grace Borgenicht Gallery, New York; James Goodman Gallery, New York, March 1970; Estate of Charles Rand Penney (1923-2010),Lockport, New York.
Estimate $4,000-6,000
Titled "Tactic II" in pencil u.l. verso, also inscribed "7388 Borgenicht", "29556 Borgenicht" and "walnut frame" in pencil on the reverse, Bainbridge illustration board; minor creases to corners; no additional condition issues to report.