Title: Lg Henri Michaux Mystery Drawing NY Reference
Description:Sold unreserved to benefit the Dunedin Fine Arts Center, Dunedin, Florida: Large Detailed ink Drawing signed H. Michaux that appears to be an Henri Michaux and Surrealist related oeuvre. It has an unusual Brooklyn Estate, NY 10.26.70 inscription over what may be an ink stamp. Both the signature and Brooklyn notation areas appear to have a pale wash of gouache underneath and the rest of the work is black on white, the white paper is now heavily toned to beige. We are generally aware of the exceptionally idiosyncratic nature of Michauxs work and the wide variance in subject, detail and evaluations. The H. Michaux instead of initials or a full name and the very specific period Brooklyn reference are very puzzling to us. This came in as an auction donation at the Arts Center and sells unreserved as strictly an assumption of authorship and New York connection -fascinating!
Signature: H Michaux -62, Brooklyn Estate NY 10.26.70 inscription over what may be an ink stamp
Circa Date: 1970
Condition of piece: Displays toning and some foxing, frame displays minor wear, paper backing is torn, not examined out of frame
Visible Site Line: 12.5 X 19.25 inches
Frame Size:18.75 X 26.5 X 1.25 inches, weighs approx 10 lbs
Estimated size of packaging:30x24x5, 22 lbs, this weight is dimensional
Described By: Michelle CNX 1134 4303