Designer & Manufacturer: Ellsworth Kelly (1923-2015)
Markings: signed; ed. 4/20; 1976
Country of Origin & Materials: American; colored and pressed paper pulp
Dimensions(H,W,D): 45"h, 31"w; 53.5"h, 39.25"w frame
Additional Information: "Red Curve IV" is from the "Colored Paper Images" series published by Tyler Graphics Ltd., Bedford, New York. Lot is accompanied by the receipt issued by Irving Galleries Fine Arts, Palm Beach, Florida, dated 1.20.1977 and their appraisal dated 1.26.1977, the 1976 Tyler Graphics Ltd. brochure for the series and 1977 correspondence, and a period in situ photo of the work in the consignor's home. Provenance: Irving Galleries Fine Arts, Palm Beach, Florida | Estate of Florence Morris, Palm Beach, Florida. Mrs. Morris was a longtime resident of the island and a passionate collector who kept albums of ephemera related to her favorite artists. This auction includes seventeen lots from her collection, many of which are accompanied by various gallery announcements and news clippings from her archives.
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Condition
good, some foxing and toning/discoloration, slight undulation to paper (condition of art only)