Tapered Spiral Roll of Patterned Textile
Decorative art, textile roll on cardboard core • Mass produced; unattributed textile designer for commercial furniture or upholstery market
Style & Movement
Postmodernism / 1980s Southwest-inspired abstract
Medium & Technique
Printed synthetic or cotton blend fabric; industrial loom weaving and mechanical printing
Creation Period
Late 20th century, likely circa 1980-1995
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24-30 inches in height; vertical cylindrical format
Subject Description
Geometric and gestural abstract patterns in a palette of mauve, tan, and slate blue. The fabric is tightly wound around a cardboard tube in a manner that creates a stepped, conical silhouette.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; visible fraying at the edges and potential dust accumulation from improper storage
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $30 (nominal value as secondary raw material)
Auction Estimate
$5 - $20 (not typically suitable for fine art auction)
Provenance History
Unknown; likely discarded or stored remnant from an upholstery workshop or domestic interior project
Art Historical Significance
Negligible as a work of fine art; representative of late 20th-century commercial interior design trends and mass-market textile production
Notable Features
Unique accidental sculptural form created by the uneven winding of the textile roll on its core
Condition Issues
Fraying edges, creasing from tight winding, potential light fading, and lack of climate-controlled storage
Conservation Recommendations
Unroll to assess full damage; store flat in acid-free tissue paper if preservation is desired; keep away from damp environments