Presenting an exceptional 2008 mixed media grid collage titled "Four Georges" by American sculptor, printmaker, and academic Herbert Simon (b. 1927). Boasting an ironclad lineage, this rare piece is signed, dated 2008, and numbered #1/5 directly by the artist. The work was acquired directly from the artist's personal studio archive by the handling auction house as part of a lifetime legacy preservation release.

Spanning a perfectly symmetrical 32-inch square format, this stunning graphic work demonstrates Simon's elite late-career mastery of geometric structure and deconstructed imagery. The composition utilizes a highly stylized grid of square tiles featuring fragmented segments of Gilbert Stuart's iconic portrait of George Washington. Arranged in a mathematically precise, cascading diagonal wave, the artwork brilliantly transitions from deep, saturated blacks into rich sepia tones. It beautifully captures the intersection of historical portraiture, mathematical geometry, and late 20th-century pop-conceptualism.

Simon's academic pedigree - including a 23-year teaching tenure at Wilkes University, a solo career retrospective at the Everhart Museum, and permanent large-scale public installations - coupled with this direct studio provenance, positions this piece as a well-documented fine art acquisition. A sophisticated statement piece designed to anchor a modernist library, a premium residential corridor, or an executive boardroom. Hand-signed "Four Georges", "1/5", and "2008 HBSimon" on the bottom margin. Fully housed in its original sleek metallic gallery frame and ready for immediate exhibition.

About the artist: Herbert Simon (b. 1927) is an American sculptor and printmaker who taught in the art department at Wilkes University from 1969-1992. A student of Hans Hofmann, Robert Motherwell, and Philip Guston, his work bridges the New York School and academic structuralism. His monumental public commissions are permanently installed at major regional landmarks, including the 'Facets' aluminum installation at Wilkes University, the 'Aloft' sculpture at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, and civic plazas across Pennsylvania. This piece was consigned by the artist and acquired through a local auction house.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Pristine archival studio condition. The mixed-media grid elements are perfectly crisp and completely preserved with zero signs of paper degradation or fading. The original sleek gallery frame is structurally sound, showing only exceptionally minor, age-appropriate handling marks consistent with careful studio storage.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Metal, Paper

Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait, Pop Culture
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Pristine archival studio condition. The mixed-media grid elements are perfectly crisp and completely preserved with zero signs of paper degradation or fading. The original sleek gallery frame is structurally sound, showing only exceptionally minor, age-appropriate handling marks consistent with careful studio storage.