Antoni Tapies Inspired Kimono Monotype Print 1998 Appraisal

Antoni Tapies Inspired 'Kimono' Monotype Print (1998)

This original contemporary artwork, created in 1998, is a monotype or mixed media print on heavy-textured deckle-edge paper. The central motif is a highly stylized, abstract representation of a 'Kimono,' rendered with bold, gestural black outlines and expressive washes of grey and a single vibrant shock of red pigment. The application of color is atmospheric and layered, suggestive of the Informalism movement. The paper features a distinctive serrated left edge and irregular deckle bottom, likely indicating high-quality handmade or specialty printmaking paper. It is prominently signed by the artist at the lower right with an illegible cursive signature followed by '98'. In the lower left, it is inscribed '1/1', identifying it as a unique monotype rather than a multi-run edition. The title 'Kimono' is visible in small print along the bottom center margin. The piece is float-mounted against a grey mat within a larger white matting and housed in a thin, mottled silver or pewter-toned wooden frame. The condition appears to be excellent, with the paper retaining its crisp white tone and no visible signs of foxing, moisture damage, or fading. The framing provides a professional presentation that protects the delicate deckle edges of the paper.