Description:
Hannes Beckmann (German/American, 1909-1977)
Phosporescence[sic]
Incised initials and date "h.b./64" l.l., titled, dated, and signed ".../1964/Hannes Beckmann" on the reverse, with a label from Kanegis Gallery, Boston, affixed to the reverse.
Oil on canvasboard, 28 x 21 3/4 in. (71.1 x 55.2 cm),framed.
Condition: Scattered minor abrasions, surface grime.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
There are scattered scuffs most visible in raking light, and predominantly in the areas of smooth-textured black pigment. The smooth areas of the painting seem to have a different varnish than the textured central portion, and some varnish inconsistencies are evident in the areas where the two different surfaces meet. There are two approximately 1 inch abrasions, one at center and one at center left. There are some very small paint losses near the edges. No further condition issues to report.
Framed dimensions: 29 1/4 x 23 1/8 in.
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