Description
A rare signed proof of an archetypal Howard Mehring hard-edged silkscreen, in extraordinary condition, beautifully presented.
This work was used as the cover image for the large-format notice of the October 1970 exhibition, “Howard Mehring: Washington” at Gallery Heseler in Munich.
This is one of nine known Artist’s Proofs.
Details
Medium:
Serigraph (silkscreen) in colors on white wove paper.
Date:
1970
Signature:
Hand-signed and dated in pencil by the artist en recto lower right. Numbered (Artist’s Proof No. 4) in pencil en recto lower left.
Edition:
This is the fourth of the nine known artist’s proofs.
Framing:
Custom matted and framed in a black-painted solid Ash frame behind 99% UV-blocking art glass using strictly conservation-grade materials.
Condition:
Excellent condition, without damage or flaw. Beautifully inked, crisp lines, and bright. Without scuffs or surface dirt; extraordinary like-new condition (though it is 50 years old).
Framed Size:
22.25 in. (h) x 17.25 in. (w)
Window Size:
10.5 in. (h) x 8.875 in. (w)
Sheet Size:
15 in. (h) x 12.5 in. (w)
Image Size:
8.375 in. (h) x 7.75 in. (w)
Exhibitions:
Exhibited at the October 1970 exhibition, “Howard Mehring: Washington” at Gallery Heseler in Munich.