Untitled (Figure reading accordion book with figures)
Print / Etching or Lithograph on paper, framed under glass • Attributed to a contemporary Asian or international printmaker, signed indistinctly in pencil (lower margin, reads possibly 'Dtijan 69' or similar Asian-Western hybrid signature)
Style & Movement
Late 20th Century Contemporary Abstract / Figurative Printmaking
Medium & Technique
Intaglio printmaking technique, possibly etching or aquatint with hand-coloring or mixed media elements on cream-toned paper
Creation Period
1969
Dimensions & Format
Medium format print, approximately 12 x 16 inches sight size (landscape orientation)
Subject Description
Composition features a seated figure on the right examining an accordion-style book or object, flanked by ethereal outline figures above and abstract textured shapes and a yellow form on the left, enclosed within an oval plate mark.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. Paper shows toning and light foxing/staining consistent with age, but image remains clear and intact under glass.
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $800 USD
Auction Estimate
$200 - $500 USD
Provenance History
Acquired in Hong Kong in the 1980s during the active local contemporary art market expansion period.
Art Historical Significance
Reflects the cross-cultural exchange and modernist printmaking movements popular in international art hubs like Hong Kong during the late 20th century.
Notable Features
Pencil signature and numbering at the lower edge of the plate mark, oval composition framing surrealist narrative elements.
Condition Issues
Minor paper discoloration, yellowing, and potential foxing or staining visible within the oval compositional area.
Conservation Recommendations
Recommend archival reframing with acid-free matting and UV-filtering protective glass to prevent further degradation of the paper.
Collector Notes
Acquired in Hong Kong in the 1980s