Description:
Serge Poliakoff (Russian, 1906-1969)
Composition jaune et bleue, 1968, proof outside of the edition of 40, published by XXe Siècle, Paris (Schneider & Poliakoff, 66). Signed "Serge Poliakoff" in pencil l.r., inscribed "EAA" in pencil l.l. Color lithograph on paper, image size 25 1/8 x 19 1/8 in. (63.7 x 48.4 cm),framed.
Condition: Full sheet with deckled right and lower edges, unobtrusive toning, fox marks and/or fly specks (primarily to lower margin),floated within the frame, not examined out of frame.
Provenance: The collection of Frank and Dorothy Shear of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Estimate $800-1,200
Sheet measures 29 1/4 x 21 1/2 in. The sheet appears to be hinged at upper corners, and there is a hinge visible at the l.l. edge as well (view 100_9). The sheet does not appear to be laid down (view 100_7). No additional issues to report.
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