Black ink drawing with watercolor on textured wove paper laid down to heavy cardboard, abstract composition, attributed* to Jackson Pollock (1912-1956). Signed and dated '52. 8 7/8 x 13 inches. Very good overall condition. Unframed for inspection and shipping.

Provenance: Ralph Riley, Beverley Hills, CA. Acquired by the former owner's father from Mr. Riley, circa 1970-80. Ralph Riley was a prominent collector and dealer of antiques and fine art, particularly modern and contemporary works. [See Pierre Berge & Associes, Paris, June 25, 2014, Lot 6, for a work we sold in July 2013 from the Ralph Riley collection. The work, a black and white ink drawing ascribed to Franz Kline, was subsequently sold to Marlborough Gallery and then at Pierre Berge for the sum of 50,000 Euros.]

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