Mark Grotjahn

Private Collection, Los Angeles

This work is in excellent condition overall. The cardboard box is mounted on the reverse to the backing board. There is evidence of minor dust accumulation to the surface particularly the top edge. The found cardboard box’s surface texture and the pigment irregularities are consistent with the artist’s choice of medium and working method. There are a few very minor unobtrusive pinpoint losses to the pigment and a few scattered, unobtrusive pinpoint surface accretions evident. There is a soft crease at the lower left corner appears inherent and from the time of execution. Framed under Plexiglas.
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