- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
August Uncurated Summer Auction
Lot 198:
Description
This large-scale exhibition poster features the artwork Dog at Duck Trap, 1975 by American artist Alex Katz. The graphic depicts a shaggy grey-haired dog in a bright green grassy field set against a blue coastal Maine landscape. The poster was produced for the exhibition titled A Selection of American Art: The Skowhegan School 1946-1976, held at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston from June 16 to September 5, 1976. The work is characterized by Katz’s signature use of flat planes of color and bold graphic lines. Printed text in the lower left margin reads ALEX KATZ: DOG AT DUCK TRAP, 1975. The bottom main text reads A SELECTION OF AMERICAN ART · THE SKOWHEGAN SCHOOL 1946·1976 / INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART BOSTON · JUNE 16·SEPT 5. The poster is unframed and the reverse is blank. 32.75 x 43 inches.
Condition report:
The poster displays several condition issues consistent with age and handling. There is a small brown foxing spot in the upper left quadrant within the light blue sky area. A small vertical tear, approximately 0.5 inches long, is present at the bottom center edge, intersecting the word BOSTON. Light handling creases and rippling are visible along the top and bottom edges. The corners are slightly bumped with minor associated wear. Light overall toning is present.
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