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Track Star - Figurative Portrait of an African American Man in Pastel on Paper

late 20th Century

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Track Star - Abstracted Portrait of an African American Man in Pastel on Paper Bold and imaginative pastel drawing of a man in a track suit by an unknown artist (20th Century). An African American man stands on a running track, wearing an orange track suit and white athletic shoes. He is posed in mid-stride, as if he is in the act of running. From a collection of work by the Bay area gallerist Ricard de Silva. Signed Indistinctly lower right perhaps Mel or Gabriel. By the same artist as our listing: LU54213103252 Abstract Expressionist Portrait of a Man in a Suit Presented in an off-white mat. Mat size: 20"H x 16"W Paper size: 11"H x 8.5"W
  • Creation Year:
    late 20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Good condition. Puncture holes in corner from artist's mounting.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH91211stDibs: LU54214048152
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