116: ILYA BOLOTOWSKY STUDY AND PRINTER'S PROOF (TWO WORKS)

Ilya Bolotowsky (1907-1981)
Red, White and Blue Oval (Circa 1975)
Two works:

1. A graphite sketch on paper study of bisected oval, the artist's mock up with pencil signature lower right. Image measures 32.25 x 19.25 and sheet is 35 x 25 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 2/3 lower left for Printer's Proof number 2 from 3 prints aside from the main edition. Image measures 32.25 x 19.25 and sheet is 41.25 x 25 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 - $1,500