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Man with Telephone - Surrealist Black and White Portrait in Ink on Paper

21st Century

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Man with Telephone - Surrealist Black and White Portrait in Ink on Paper Surrealist composition by an unknown artist (20th Century). A man dressed in a suit holds an oversized telephone. He is reminiscent of a statue, as his eyes are notably devoid of irises. Behind and above the man, there is a large face of an Asian woman, bisected by the edge of the composition. Unsigned. Presented in a new black mat with foamcore backing. Mat size: 21"H x 20"W Art size: 18"H x 14.75"W
  • Creation Year:
    21st Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
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  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Overall good condition, but one small spot of discoloration at right edge (covered by the mat). Mat is new.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH83451stDibs: LU54211580332

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