JEAN-PAUL RIOPELLE | Sur Jardin

Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Yseult Riopelle and Tanguy Riopelle, Eds., Jean-Paul Riopelle Catalogue Raisonné Tome 4 1966-1971, Quebec 2014, cat. no. 1967.040P, p. 279, illustrated in color

This work is in good condition overall. The collaged paper elements are mounted to a canvas backing and affixed with adhesive and staples. There is a slight undulation to some of the paper elements. There is evidence of minor dust accumulation and scattered soiling to the surface throughout, particularly at the edges. There is some wear and handling to the edges of the sheet with associated very minor pinpoint surface abrasions, particularly at the lower left corner. There is time staining noted to some of the collage elements. Some creasing is noted, particularly to the white areas, likely due to the artist's working method. There is evidence of scattered, minor surface accretions and yellowing to the adhesive throughout. Under close inspection, some of the collage elements are slightly lifted, but all are well intact and stable. Framed under Plexiglas.
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