Robert Motherwell

Easter Day 1979: lithograph, initialed in blue pencil, inscribed 'OK to print 6 Nov 79', presumably the final proof before the numbered edition of 75 (total edition includes 18 artist's proofs), on Lana paper, published by Tyler Graphics Ltd., 1980-1989, framed
image: 34 1/8 by 23 in. (86.7 by 58.4 cm.)
sheet: 39 by 30 1/4  in. (99.1 by 77 cm.)

America-La France Variations III: lithograph printed in colors and collage, signed in pencil, inscribed 'pres proof', from the numbered edition of 70 (total edition includes 20 artist's proofs), on Arches cover paper, with the blindstamp of the publisher, Tyler Graphics Ltd., 1984, framed 
sheet: 48 by 30 3/4  in. (122 by 78 cm.)



Calligraphy I: lithograph printed in colors, signed in pencil, inscribed 'presentation proof' from the numbered edition of 50 plus 16 artist's proofs, on Somerset mould-made paper, with the blindstamp of the publisher, Tyler Graphics Ltd., 1989, framed 
image: 48 1/4  by 30 3/4  in. (122.5 by 78.3 cm.)
sheet: 54 1/8  by 40 1/4  in. (137.5 by 102.2 cm.)

Easter Day 1979: The print is in good condition, the full sheet. Notes to the printer in the margins, possibly. A diagonal tear (22 mm) in the sheet at the bottom center. An inconspicuous horizontal tear (20 mm) in the top right corner. Unobtrusive printer's crease at top sheet edge at right. America-La France Variations III: The print is in good condition, the full sheet, printed to the edges. Inconspicuous tear at bottom center (10 mm). (Remains of two prior hinges along lower sheet edge of verso, one with an associated light surface abrasion). Calligraphy I: The print is in good condition, the full sheet.
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