Surreal Monochromatic Portrait Mid - Late 20th Century Ink

Description

This mid to late 20th-century monochromatic portrait is by Abstract Surrealist San Francisco artist Michael di Cosola (1929-2010). Di Cosola studied at the Chicago Art Institute before moving to the Bay Area to study at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland. He had a studio in North Beach during the height of the neighborhood's art scene and exhibited at several Bay Area art galleries in the 1960s. Di Cosola is known for psychedelic, Surrealist portraiture and abstractions.
Initialed in the image area lower right. Good vintage condition.

Condition:
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Minor vintage wear.

Creator:
Artist: Michael Di Cosola

Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Pen and Ink

Details:
What type of item is it? Not Used
Art Subjects: Figure, Portrait
Frame Type: Unframed
Country of Origin: Unknown

Condition

Some Imperfections; Minor vintage wear.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

19 x 25 x 0.05 in

Surreal Monochromatic Portrait Mid - Late 20th Century Ink

Lot 0637

Estimate $550-$1,030

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