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Up for sale is an exceptional, investment-grade original hand-pulled fine art print by acclaimed Canadian contemporary master printmaker Leslie J. … Read more Up for sale is an exceptional, investment-grade original hand-pulled fine art print by acclaimed Canadian contemporary master printmaker Leslie J. Fawkes. Titled "French Bedroom" and executed in 1987, this magnificent piece is an elite Edition 1/7—the coveted first impression pull of an incredibly tight, micro-run edition. The Artistic Aesthetic: Boasting an incredibly fluid, minimalist, and expressive style, this piece stands as a stunning contemporary homage to Henri Matisse's iconic figurative line drawings and classical odalisque silhouettes. The delicate, velvety line weights perfectly balance sensuality with striking graphic modernism.The Artist's Master Pedigree: Leslie J. Fawkes graduated from the world-renowned Emily Carr College of Art and Design in 1985, majoring in printmaking, etching, and intaglio. She was a prominent member and active Board Director of the historic Malaspina Printmakers Society.The Rare Plexiglass Intaglio Technique: As detailed in her attached historical notes, Fawkes deliberately utilized a plexiglass plate rather than traditional copper or zinc for her drypoints, leveraging the unique material resiliency to achieve a razor-sharp, exceptionally fluid signature linework that is highly prized by fine-art collectors.Unassailable Multi-Document Provenance: Sourced directly from a distinguished local academic estate, this print features its complete, original paper trail from the prestigious Marianne Partlow Gallery in downtown Olympia, WA. The sale includes the original August 1, 1992 gallery receipt (Invoice #2882) AND the original gallery-typed Artist Biography Manifest. All original physical paperwork will securely transfer to the new owner, providing flawless institutional lineage. Premium Gallery Presentation: Housed in its original custom mahogany-finished wood gallery frame with a beautiful, wide cream-and-tan marbled museum matting border that perfectly mirrors the warmth of the archival print paper. Total presentation footprint measures a substantial 20” x 25” See less
- Dimensions
- 20ʺW × 1ʺD × 25ʺH
- Styles
- Minimalist
- Postmodern
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Nude
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Drypoint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- Excellent gallery-preservation condition. The drypoint impression lines are rich and stable, the archival paper remains crisp and un-faded, and the … moreExcellent gallery-preservation condition. The drypoint impression lines are rich and stable, the archival paper remains crisp and un-faded, and the custom frame is tight, square, and fully secure less
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