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'Mask' , Signed Ink on Paper , circa 1950's

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An original Ink drawing on paper using brush and pen circa 1950's. Signed lower right. The subject is an African Tribal Art piece / facial mask. The drawing has semi abstract qualities relating to modern figurative sculptural forms. Intertesting linear brush and pen work of differing weight to create the forms in a mimimal semi abstract style. It is housed in its original frame with framer's label verso. Nairobi, Kenya. The signature a single capital M is unknown to us and requires further research. Part of a collection from estate sale.
  • Creation Year:
    1950
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.41 in (62 cm)Width: 18.9 in (48 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Frome, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1210212548292

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