$350
David Porter (American, 1912-2005), "Composition in Red"-1961, mixed media collage on wood board, signed lower right of center, additional inscriptions on verso including title, date of execution "August 16, 1961" as well as a vintage label from Dain/Schiff Picture Framers Inc. , New York. Modern mixed media artwork composed of multicolored paper strips with letters, numbers, and patterns with rough and torn edges overlapping throughout and with brown staining throughout creating a weathered and slight tonal aesthetic, some with solid red field. Overall framed approximately 16.125" square. Unframed approximately 15.5" square. Provenance: Lord & Taylor Art Gallery, New York whereby acquired by the Estate of Mr. Joseph Gilbert, Atlanta, Georgia on 2/4/64. Copy of purchase receipt available upon request.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-05-01
