Archipenko, Alexander, Original Signed Drawing Start Price USD 8,400.00 Current Price USD 8,400.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, May 12, 2008 End Time Thursday, May 22, 2008 Location Masterworks Fine Art, Oakland Hills, CA See more about 'Archipenko, Alexander, Original Signed Drawing' Description Alexander Archipenko (1887-1964), Untitled Study, Signed Drawing! ARTIST: Alexander Archipenko (1887-1964)TITLE: Untitled StudyMEDIUM: Pen and Ink DrawingIMAGE SIZE: 22 ¾" x 14 ¼" (57.8 x 36.2 cm) FRAMED SIZE: 31 ½" x 26" (80 x 66 cm)SIGNED: This work has a guaranteed authentic signature by Archipenko in ink in the lower right hand corner of the image.Displaying Archipenko's robust understanding of volume and form, this work can be understood as abstracted study of the female figure. The image can be compared to many of the artist's studies of the female nude; however, this piece is unique in its graceful yet bold use of line. This pen and ink drawing, which is executed on a fine drawing paper, is signed by the artist in the lower right hand corner. Awkwardly positioned, the figure crouches leaning on the left knee and outstretched arm. The right knee is raised as is the right arm, which is pinched behind the figures back, lending a sense of activity and motion to the work. Completely obscuring the figure's identity, the artist forces the viewer to study the exacting use of line and rounded definition of form. ABOUT THE FRAMING: This work is displayed in a detailed black and gold frame. The black of the molding accentuates the artist's use of line while the gold offers an elegant presentation. The framing is completed with white linen mattes and a simple sculpted inner fillet. CONDITION: This work is in extremely good condition. Auction Comparables:Archipenko DrawingA recent search using the Artnet online subscription database yields the following results for other works of this caliber:Artcurial Briest Poulain Le Fur : Tuesday, October 21, 2003 [Lot 98] $ 17,511Artcurial Briest Poulain Le Fur : Tuesday, October 21, 2003 [Lot 97] $ 9,806Sotheby's New York : Thursday, November 08, 2001 [Lot 196] $8,400Christie's London : Thursday, July 01, 1999 [Lot 860] $ 16,278Sotheby's Arcade : Thursday, June 09, 1994 [Lot 28] $ 10,350 I. WHO IS MASTERWORKS FINE ART?II, QUESTIONS ABOUT BUYING FROM US? III. ABOUT US IV. PAYMENT V. SHIPPING AND HANDLING WHO IS MASTERWORKS FINE ART?We are a full service art gallery, selling fine art originals at 40-75% off gallery retail! We have been collecting art since the early 1970’s and have been dealing and selling art for over 20 years. We been awarded the ebay Power Sellers award, and we have over positive comments on our ebay rating feedback sheet. 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