Lot 565
  • 565

David Wojnarowicz

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • David Wojnarowicz
  • North/South: The New Legionaires
  • acrylic and printed paper collage on masonite, in 2 attached parts
  • 72 by 48 in. 182.8 by 121.9 cm.
  • Executed in 1986.

Provenance

Gracie Mansion Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1986

Exhibited

Illinois State University Galleries, David Wojnarowicz, Tongues of Flame, January - February 1990

Condition

This work is in good condition. The paper along the bottom edge of the first collage element on the right is lifting slightly. The work has been secured to the masonite with nails applied along the edges which are visible underneath the board along the edges. There is no evidence of in-painitng under UV light inspection and there are no apparent condition problems with this work. Framed in a dark wood frame.
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