4185

Jim Bess

20th Century, American

"Male on Black," 1989

Charcoal on Arches paper
Signed and dated lower left: J. Bess / '89, titled by repute, alternately titled verso: "Cool Man," blindstamped for Arches
30" H x 22" W

  • Provenance: The artist
    The Cooprider Family Collection, acquired from the above
  • Notes: This lot is being sold at no reserve.

    "I believe that everything consists of energy or life-force and it's through this mysterious energy force that we are all connected" - Jim Bess
  • Condition: Generally good condition. The paper with deckled edges. Artist's pinholes in the upper corners. Minor "smudging" scattered throughout the white areas. A few tiny spots of light yellow staining along the right edge center and one along the lower edge center.

    Unframed

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May 19, 2021 12:00 PM PDT
Monrovia, CA, US

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