117: ILYA BOLOTOWSKY PAINTING AND SERIGRAPH (TWO WORKS)

Ilya Bolotowsky (1907-1981)
(Circa 1975.)
A rare group of two works:

1. An original painted study of bisected oval painted in four primary colors on paper, the artist's working color scale lower left, and pencil signature lower right. Image measures 36.75 x 22.25 and sheet is 40 x 29.5 inches.

2. A printer's proof serigraph printed on Rives watermarked paper after the above study and signed by the artist in pencil lower right with the inscription PP 5/6 lower left for Printer's Proof number 5 from 6 aside from the main edition. Image measures 37 x 22.25 and sheet is 40 x 29.5 inches.
Measurements are included in the description.
1. Good condition, noting minor surface soiling, minor surface scuffs, the effects of age and storage.

2. Fine near mint condition, never framed, clean, no damage, stain, puncture, repair or mounting effects.
$500 - $1,000