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Work was stored by artist in parchment paper with adhesive applied to verso. Adhesive to verso has left a thin band of discoloration visible to upper third of work. Two notable areas of compression along lower edge, each one inch in size. Minor toning to sheet along edges, while not effecting image. Good vintage condition. Unframed. Signed and dated to lower right: [Paul Rand 3.16.52]. USA, 1952
pastel and ink on paper
20 h × 16 w in (51 × 41 cm)


Auctioneer:
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Date:
2018-09-13

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