
Description
Paper foundations, screenprint with collage by Ray Elman
Limited edition serigraph (screenprint), 69/99. Dated 1975.
Signed, dated and numbered in pencil by the artist.
This print incorporates a collage of newspaper clippings related to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), including visible text for "New York Stock Exchange Bond" and "NYSE".
Ray Elman is known for thick, bold brushstrokes and the integration of found newsprint, tide charts, or other textual elements to add texture and context.
On back in pencil: American Bankers Life.
Ray Elman, American (1955), is a prominent figure in the Provincetown art colony and co-founder of Provincetown Arts magazine. In 1989, he shifted his artistic focus from these abstract geometric works to large-scale mixed-media portraits of notable figures in the art and literary worlds.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Some wear on gold aluminum frame. Small dirty behind the glass.
Dimensions:
Height: 32.72 in.
Width: 28.75 in.
Depth: 1.25 in.
Category: Original Prints
Origin: United States
Materials: Paint, Paper
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Limited edition serigraph (screenprint), 69/99. Dated 1975.
Signed, dated and numbered in pencil by the artist.
This print incorporates a collage of newspaper clippings related to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), including visible text for "New York Stock Exchange Bond" and "NYSE".
Ray Elman is known for thick, bold brushstrokes and the integration of found newsprint, tide charts, or other textual elements to add texture and context.
On back in pencil: American Bankers Life.
Ray Elman, American (1955), is a prominent figure in the Provincetown art colony and co-founder of Provincetown Arts magazine. In 1989, he shifted his artistic focus from these abstract geometric works to large-scale mixed-media portraits of notable figures in the art and literary worlds.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Some wear on gold aluminum frame. Small dirty behind the glass.
Dimensions:
Height: 32.72 in.
Width: 28.75 in.
Depth: 1.25 in.
Category: Original Prints
Origin: United States
Materials: Paint, Paper
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Some wear on gold aluminum frame. Small dirty behind the glass.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Paper Foundations, Limited Edition, 1975, by Ray Elman
Estimate $280-$670
Starting Price
$280
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Mar 20, 2026 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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