Description
This circa late 20th century ink on paper portrait of a seated man 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: Excellent
Minor wear.
Creator:
Artist: Rip Matteson
Materials & Techniques:
Paper
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
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: Excellent
Minor wear.
Creator:
Artist: Rip Matteson
Materials & Techniques:
Paper
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; Excellent
Minor wear.
Minor wear.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
11 x 8.5 x 0.01 in
Rip Matteson Seated Man With a Beard, Ink Wash Drawing, 20th Century
Estimate $190-$350
Starting Bid
$95
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