Abstract Geometric Grid Composition (Red and Black)
Original painting on stretched canvas • Contemporary artist; stylistic parallels to the works of Mark Bradford or the 'New Casualist' movement. Requires authentication via verso inspection.
Style & Movement
Contemporary Abstraction / Neo-Expressionism / Process Art
Medium & Technique
Mixed media or acrylic with heavy impasto layering, scratching (grattage), and masking techniques to create a jagged central field against a dark background.
Creation Period
Late 20th century to early 21st century (Contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 18 x 24 inches (45 x 60 cm); Landscape format
Subject Description
A non-representational composition featuring a central, irregular jagged form reminiscent of a flayed skin or a torn map. This central area is composed of a dense, multi-colored grid of red, white, and blue marks, framed by a solid matte black border.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good/Very Good; standard surface tension on canvas, no immediate signs of flaking or UV damage in provided photo.
Estimated Market Value
$800 - $2,500 (dependent on artist identification and gallery history)
Auction Estimate
$500 - $1,500
Provenance History
Unknown; likely acquired via a gallery or local contemporary art fair. No visible stamps or labels on the front surface.
Art Historical Significance
The work reflects late 20th-century interests in the 'grid' as a structural device and the contrast between mechanical geometry and organic, jagged edges. It explores themes of layered urbanity and psychological mapping.
Notable Features
The high-contrast boundary between the textured red center and the flat black negative space; the inner 'skeleton' of the white and blue lines visible under the red surface.
Condition Issues
Possible minor dust accumulation on the impasto texture; slight bowing of the stretcher bar possible given the canvas weight.
Conservation Recommendations
Should be kept in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight. Professional framing with a shadow box or float frame is recommended to protect the edges.