Purvis Young (American, 1943-2010) Angels

Description:

Purvis Young (American, 1943-2010)

Angels
Signed "Young" u.l.
Mixed media including acrylic and duct tape on particle board, 36 x 47 3/4 in. (91.4 x 121.3 cm),framed.
Condition: Holes to corners and c.r., loss to l.l. corner, flaking, scattered paint losses with larger paint losses to edges, scattered abrasions, surface grime.
Estimate $2,000-2,500

Because the artist used found materials and worked with unconventional methods, it is unclear which losses and abrasions were intentional or inherent in the materials.


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