Lot 488
  • 488

Mickalene Thomas

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • Mickalene Thomas
  • Mama Bush II, Keep the Home Fires Burnin'
  • signed, titled and dated 2006 on the reverse
  • rhinestones, acrylic and enamel on wood panel
  • 72 by 60 by 2 in. 182.9 by 152.4 by 5 cm.

Provenance

Rhona Hoffman Gallery, Chicago
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2006

Condition

This work is in excellent condition overall. There are scattered areas of bubbling in the enamel, which is inherent to the medium and working method of the artist. Under ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed.
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