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.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Paint, Paper
Details:
Art Subjects: Abstract
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
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.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Paint, Paper
Details:
Art Subjects: Abstract
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Some wear on gold aluminum frame. Small dirty behind the glass.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
32.72 x 28.75 x 1.25 in
"Paper Foundations", Limited Edition, 1975, by Ray Elman
Estimate $280-$670
Starting Price
$140
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Autumn Curated Treasures
Sep 25, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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