Description: Description:A mid-20th century assemblage by the American artist James Spencer Russell (1915-2000). Titled Variations on a Square XVII, this assemblage is composed of found objects and exhibits two connected compositions. One composition is colored paper intentionally ripped and torn exposing different colored paper beneath. The other composition consists of a wood scrap with what looks to be a metal screen torn in different ways to reveal a ring hanging from the center of the piece by a dark piece of thread. The piece is signed at the bottom right and titled verso.Born in Monticello, Indiana, Russell was interested in art from a young age but was directed into pursuing a military career by his family. As a young person, he attended a military academy, became a celebrated codebreaker during WWII, and even received a scholarship to attend WestPoint. However, Russell's interest in art eventually led him to abandon his military pursuits and try to make it in the art world instead. After working as an NBC set designer after WWII, he turned his attention to becoming a full-time artist. During the 1960s, he started exhibiting his works alongside artists who would later come to characterize the art scene at the time, including Robert Rauschenberg and Roy Lichtenstein. He later moved back to Indiana where he continued to create art until his death in 2000. Measurements:25.25” W x 18.25” H x 4” D.Condition:Gapping to bottom left corner of frame. Intentional signs of wear and distressing due to the materials used. Discoloration to verso.**I do my best to describe everything as accurately as possible. If you have any questions, or if anything I write isn't clear, please contact me and I will do my best to clarify and/or answer questions! **We do our best to send out items within 24 to 48 hours, Monday-Friday. We usually ship UPS Ground or USPS First Class depending on the weight and size. **If you are not happy with your item, please return it in its original packaging within 30 days. Refund of purchase price will be refunded by the same method as the payment was made. Postage and packaging will not be refunded. * **If interested in local pickup, please contact us before purchasing. We do not accept returns for local pick-up items. On arrival to pick up the item, please inspect it fully and if you are not happy with the item, you are in no way obligated to continue with the purchase.
Price: 550 USD
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
End Time: 2024-11-06T16:01:32.000Z
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Artist: James Spencer Russell
Type: Sculpture
Format: assemblage
Size: Medium
Style: postmodern
Material: Metal, Paper, Wood
Subject: abstract
