92: EDWARD NAVONE (BORN 1937) ACRYLIC SGRAFFITO ON CANVAS

Edward Navone (Born 1937)
(1989)
This work of abstraction is an example of the technique used in painting, pottery, and glass known as sgraffito where a preliminary surface color, in this case, most likely acrylic paint and modeling paste, is applied overall. The artist then scratches away that superficial layer in patterns and shapes that reveal the lower color. Here, the artist scratched through some colors to reveal others, while also applying additional color by brush. The artist's signature and date are scratched lower right.
Measures 30.75 x 40 inches.
Very good original untouched condition. There are no issues of major scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up.
Provenance: Deaccession from the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery - Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library.
$300 - $400