Bidspirit auction | Irene Pereira Painting of Figure

Irene Pereira Painting of Figure - Irene Rice Pereira (American, 1902-1971). Ink and pigment drawing depicting a figure dancing with swirling lines and stars of red. Against an abstract yellow background. From a sketchbook by the artist gifted to ”Joy” on New Year's Day, 1968. A facsimile copy of the first page of the sketchbook is included with the lot. Height: 10 3/4 in x width: 8 1/4 in. Condition: The colors are bold and bright. The sheet is toned, more so along the extreme upper and lower edges. There are no signs of restoration. There is a small loss along the upper left and a slight unevenness to the left edge, consistent with being cut from a sketchbook. Some undulation consistent with moisture exposure, possibly original to the artistic process and use of watercolor. Light soiling resembling graphite transfer along the verso, possibly original to the artistic process. The work is not framed.