Lot 249: JUAN DOWNEY (1940-1993)

UNTITLED

measurements
27 1/4 by 40 1/2 in.

alternate measurements
69 by 103 cm.

signed Downey and dated 75 (lower right)

watercolor, gouache, pencil and collage on paper

Condition Note:

There are artist pinholes to 4 corners and edges of the paper. There are no apparent tears. There is some rippling due to how the paper is attached. There are few minor creases throughout. Lower left edge has some staining. There are some old frame marks to the upper edge.

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PROVENANCE

Old World Galleries, New York
Metromedia Inc. Art Collection, New York