Martín Ramírez

Collection of Dr. Max Dunievitz, Auburn (acquired directly from the artist)
Estate of the artist
Ricco Maresca Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 2012

Exh. Cat., New York, Ricco Maresca Gallery, Martin Ramirez: The Last Works, New York 2008, cat. no. 14, p. 40, illustrated in color

The work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling along the edges of the sheet including a minor loss to the lower left corner, slight undulation throughout, and several areas of creasing throughout, notably in the middle of the right side and along the bottom, all of which appears to be inherent to the artist’s working method and intent. There is evidence of time-staining throughout the sheet and some smudging of the medium is visible, which also appears to be inherent to the artist's working method. There is a repaired partial tear to the upper left corner approximately 6-inches from the top and 8.5-inches from the left edge. Under very close inspection, several light brown pinpoint accretions are visible in the lower third of the sheet. The sheet is hinged verso to the the mat at the top two corners. Framed under Plexiglas.
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