Kenneth Noland Print on Hand Made Paper
This is a Kenneth Noland print on handmade paper. Not sure of the process used (lithography ?). The work was signed on the reverse with the date (10/11/81) and a number (PK0415). I believe it was framed by Noland and was a gift from the artist to my father, Harry Bober, a noted NYU art historian. I inherited it in 1988. Somewhere I have a picture of my father with the print in Noland's studio.
40" x 36" framed, the work itself is 30" x 25-1/2"
Inherited
Yes
Hello, this item is an original print by Kenneth Noland, created on handmade paper and dated 10/11/1981, as indicated by the artist’s inscription on the reverse. Kenneth Noland (1924–2010) was a leading figure of the Color Field movement and a key contributor to post-war American abstraction, particularly known for his use of shaped canvases and bold color geometry. The print consists of horizontal bands in saturated, bleeding color blocks—consistent with Noland’s experimentation with soak-stain techniques and his later works on paper. While the exact printing method is not confirmed here (possibly lithograph or monotype), the handmade paper and direct provenance strengthen the artwork’s significance.
Given the personal provenance (a gift directly from Noland to noted NYU art historian Harry Bober, with photographic evidence available), the framed size (40 x 36 inches), and the strong visual appeal of the composition, this piece carries substantial value beyond typical editioned prints. Assuming the work is unique or from a very limited run—especially given its hand-signature and inscription—it likely falls into the category of artist’s proofs or personalized works, which are increasingly desirable in the secondary market.
