Description
This late 20th century ink and charcoal black and white portrait study of various people is by Oakland artist Rip Matteson (1920-2011). Matteson was educated at U.C. Berkeley, C.C.A.C, Scuola di Belle Arte in Rome, the Parsons School of Design in NYC, and received his DFA from Blackburn College. He founded the art program of the Monterey Peninsula College and taught at Laney College in Oakland. He also served as the president of the Carmel Art Association where he showed his work his entire life.
Estate stamped lower right.
The piece will be shipped in a mat to fit a standard sized frame.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Minor wear.
Creator:
Artist: Rip Matteson
Materials & Techniques:
Charcoal, Paper
Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed
Estate stamped lower right.
The piece will be shipped in a mat to fit a standard sized frame.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Minor wear.
Creator:
Artist: Rip Matteson
Materials & Techniques:
Charcoal, Paper
Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good
Minor wear.
Minor wear.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
8.5 x 11 x 0.01 in
Rip Matteson Monochromatic Portrait Studies of Various People in Ink & Charcoal, 20th Century 20th C
Estimate $200-$370
Starting Price
$100
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Sep 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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