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Mark Dion

New Bedford, Massachusetts 1961 – lives in New York

”DEPARTMENT OF TROPICAL PRESERVATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK (On TROPICAL NATURE Part II)”. 1991

Coloured pencil and pencil on cream Arches wove paper. 35 × 45 cm (13 ¾ × 17 ¾ in.).
This picture shows the following artwork: Mark Dion. ”DEPARTMENT OF TROPICAL PRESERVATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK (On TROPICAL NATURE Part II)”. 1991.

Estimate:

EUR 900

 

- 1,200

Sold for:

1,397 EUR (incl. premium)

Timed Auctions 2026

Online Only Modern & Contemporary Art, 19.12.25 – 11.1.26, Sunday, 11.01.2026

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Coloured pencil and pencil on cream Arches wove paper. 35 × 45 cm (13 ¾ × 17 ¾ in.). Titled, signed and dated in pencil at lower edge: DEPARTMENT OF TROPICAL PRESERVATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK (On TROPICAL NATURE Part II) M. DION 91. Framed

Condition Report: Very fine, harmonious overall appearance. The sheet edges otherwise without tears or losses. At the lower edge right of centre, one slight shell-shaped handling crease (3,3 cm) and, in the lower left corner, recto and verso a slight brownish discolouration. In the upper image area right of the centre, one minuscule pale stain. On the reverse, right of the centre, a slight surface abrasion from removal of a former mount. In multiple places along the margins, remnants of former paper mounting; atop, mounted with paper tape onto the support cardboard

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