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For sale is an authentic, original color serigraph titled "Woman from Maui (State II)" by renowned Navajo artist R.C. Gorman …
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For sale is an authentic, original color serigraph titled "Woman from Maui (State II)" by renowned Navajo artist R.C. Gorman (American, 1931-2005). This stunning work was pulled in 1983 at Editions Press in San Francisco on premium, heavy hand-deckled paper. It features a bold, fluid signature and date in pencil by the artist in the lower-left margin, and is hand-numbered 50/150 in the lower-right margin. Outstanding artwork and ready to hang: this print delivers the Aloha Spirit wherever you wish to place.
The Woman from Maui print perfectly illustrates the signature artistic traits that earned R.C. Gorman the title "The Picasso of American Indian Art":
Fluid, Sweeping Lines: Gorman rejected rigid anatomical rendering in favor of elegant, minimal, and sweeping contours. The single fluid outline defining the woman's back and shoulders carries the visual focus, a technique he refined after studying the simplified, monumental figures of Mexican muralist Diego Rivera.
Volumetric Forms & Stoic Poise: The composition focuses on a central, monumental figure depicted sitting down with her back to the viewer. This stance is iconic to Gorman's style, honoring the dignity, strength, and quiet labor of women within a matrilineal Navajo culture.
Vibrant Color Blocks: The work juxtaposes flat, warm desert background tones against a highly textured, vibrant blue garment accented by bright, loose floral patterns. This bold use of saturated color gradients creates a striking decorative harmony
Archival Security: The gallery backing label guarantees the print has spent its life resting against 100% rag matting, meaning it is free from hidden acid damage or "mat burn" on the reverse.
Shipping Advantage: The confirmation of plexiglass instead of regular glass lowers the risk of transit damage to zero, making it highly attractive, so you will not have to worry about shattered glass ruining the paper artwork.
Ironclad Provenance: You have the complete chain of authority—the artist's hand-signature, the workshop tracking (Editions Press), the gallery registry (Martin Lawrence), and the legal breakdown of the print run.
Documentation: Includes the original Certificate of Authenticity (CoA).
Dimensions: Approx. 36" H x 41" W x 1" D (Framed)
Shipping: Professionally packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature confirmation required.
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- Dimensions
- 41ʺW × 1ʺD × 36ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Artist
- Gorman
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Color Pencil
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Baby Blue
- Condition Notes
- Overall Condition: Excellent (Vintage - Gently Used) Condition Details: Gently used, with minor light wear on the outer frame casing … moreOverall Condition: Excellent (Vintage - Gently Used) Condition Details: Gently used, with minor light wear on the outer frame casing consistent with age. The print itself is in immaculate, archival-grade condition with bold pencil signatures, crisp colors, and no foxing or fading. Print Matrix & Margins: The serigraph displays vibrant, crisp color saturation with no evidence of UV fading or color shifting. The heavy hand-deckled white art paper is exceptionally clean. There is no visible foxing, moisture staining, rippling, or paper discoloration. Margins & Sight Edge: The print is framed with full margins fully intact. There is zero evidence of mat burn, acid discoloration, or old adhesive remnants along the borders. Signature & Numbering: The artist’s hand-written pencil signature and date (1983) in the lower-left margin, as well as the edition number (50/150) in the lower-right margin, are bold, clear, and perfectly preserved. Framing & Mounting: Housed in its original, high-end presentation frame from Martin Lawrence Galleries. The backing label notes the use of museum-quality, 100% rag acid-free matting and hinging, which has successfully preserved the paper substrate. Glazing & Frame Backing: The frame uses heavy plexiglass facing instead of standard glass, which is free of deep scratches or cracks. The brown dust-cover paper on the reverse is fully intact, firmly sealed, and preserves all original gallery provenance documentation. Frame Casing: The metallic-toned wood/composite frame is structurally sound, square, and ready to hang. It exhibits minor cosmetic surface wear and faint scuffs consistent with careful residential display and age, which do not detract from the presentation. less
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