Calvin Anderson Abstracted Portrait Monotype and Collage on Paper Late 1990s- Early 2000s

Description

This Robert Motherwell inspired print circa late 1990s-early 2000s monotype and collage of a mans face on paper is by Bay Area painter, printmaker, and designer Calvin Anderson (b. 1925). He studied at CCAC and Art Center College in the 1940s and worked as a commercial art director in San Francisco for 40 years. Anderson created graphics for the SF Ballet for 20 years, and two of his poster designs are in the permanent collection at SFMOMA. Anderson taught Design at SFAI in the 1960s. He was a prolific printmaker in the 1990s-2000s, creating hundreds of minimal, abstract compositions drawing from his love of Modernism and design.
Estate stamped lower right.

Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Minor vintage wear.

Creator:
Artist: Calvin Anderson

Materials & Techniques:
Mixed-Media, Monotype

Details:
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Abstract

Condition

Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good
Minor vintage wear.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

30 x 22.5 x 0.07 in

Calvin Anderson Abstracted Portrait Monotype and Collage on Paper Late 1990s- Early 2000s

Lot 0236

Estimate $320-$740

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