Unknown Artist - Untitled (Mask Face) - Painted And Carved Timber Panel

Overview

A Hand-Carved And Painted Timber Panel Depicting A Stylised Face Or Mask. The Work Features Bold Geometric Patterning With Carved Relief Lines Defining The Facial Features Including Almond-Shaped Eyes, A Geometric Nose, And Full Lips. The Colour Palette Includes Deep Blue, Green, Orange, Red, Purple, Black And Cream Tones Applied Directly To The Carved Timber Surface. Geometric Cross-Hatch Motifs Appear On Either Side Of The Face At Cheek Level. The Panel Is Shaped With A Raised Central Section At The Top And A Curved Chin Form At The Base.

The Artist Is Unknown. The Work Is Unsigned With No Documentation Or Labels Visible On The Verso.

Condition Notes

* Paint Loss And Chipping Visible To The Upper Left Area
* Exposed Timber At Several Edge Corners, Notably At The Left And Right Mid-Sections
* Surface Scratches And Scuff Marks Across The Verso
* General Edge Wear Consistent With Age And Handling
* Minor Surface Wear To Painted Areas Throughout
* Refer To Images

Specifications

* Artist: Unknown
* Medium: Painted And Carved Timber Panel
* Dimensions: Approximately 30 X 27 Cm (As Supplied)
* Signature: Unsigned
* Certificate Of Authenticity: Not Present
* Provenance: Unknown991849+18

Location of item: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown, VIC, Australia

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