Untitled (Abstract Figure/Form)
Work on paper; drawing or limited edition print • Attributed to contemporary artist (signature resembles 'Balthur' or 'Balthazar')
Style & Movement
Contemporary Expressionism; Neo-Expressionist influence
Medium & Technique
Graphite or charcoal on heavy-weight wove paper; features loose, expressive gestural lines and shading
Creation Period
1992 (dated)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 9 inches (standard small format); portrait orientation
Subject Description
Non-objective or semi-abstract composition focused on the interplay of line and mass; expressive mark-making suggest energy and movement
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; slight surface grimes and evidence of handling near edges
Estimated Market Value
$400 - $1,200 (pending definitive artist confirmation)
Auction Estimate
$300 - $800
Provenance History
Likely acquired from a secondary market gallery or private collection; signature suggests production in the early 1990s art market
Art Historical Significance
Representational of the turn-of-the-decade shift toward personal, gestural abstraction in the early 1990s contemporary scene
Notable Features
Distinctive fluid graphite signature with integrated year '92'; deckled edge visible at bottom suggest high-quality handmade or archival paper
Condition Issues
Minor smudging to graphite; paper shows light toning; shadow in photograph suggests slight undulation of paper support
Conservation Recommendations
Mount using acid-free materials; protect with UV-filtering glass; store in a controlled environment (50% RH)