Abstract painting
Abstract painting bought at local auction Unframed on paper Signed upper left Actual painting is 15”Wx 20”L with a 1.5 inch border on sides and 2” border at the bottom.
I bought at a local auction. Unknown provenance.
Auction House
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Dear Dominic,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The presented object appears to be an ink drawing on paper with the measurements of 20 x 15 inches. The drawing depicts a portrait of a man. It is signed with the name "JMA Malm" and dated "Sept. 1916". Sadly no further information regarding the biography of this artist is mentioned in reference books or similar databases.
This piece is in good condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 80 to 150 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
With kind regards,
Georg
