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LOT 51

Lot 51

RAYMOND JOHN MEAD (1921-1998)

RAYMOND JOHN MEAD (1921-1998)
Lot 51 Details
RAYMOND JOHN MEAD (1921-1998)

UNTITLED, 1994

acrylic on canvas
signed
20 ins x 28 ins; 50.8 cms x 71.1 cms

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $3,360
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RAYMOND JOHN MEAD (1921-1998)
  • RAYMOND JOHN MEAD (1921-1998)
  • RAYMOND JOHN MEAD (1921-1998)
  • RAYMOND JOHN MEAD (1921-1998)
Provenance:

Private collection, British Columbia

Note:

Completed at the end of Mead’s career, Untitled showcases the artist’s intention to paint simple, almost primal marks—which he executed with great sophistication and mastery of his palette. Reduced to their minimum, Mead still manages to infuse his art with a playful element, simultaneously elegant and whimsical, and always expressing the hand of the artist. Mead made sure that his work was never seamless, preferring to work in layers that allowed the viewer a glimpse into what lay beneath—which should be experienced in person, unmitigated by the computer screen.

CONDITION DETAILS

Minimal surface dust. Overall very good condition.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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