Puerto Rican Art Appraisal

Signed and Dated Work on Paper by Arnaldo Roche-Rabell

This item is a detail of an original artwork, specifically showcasing a graphite or charcoal signature and date on a textured substrate. The signature is inscribed as 'Roche-Rabell' in a fluid, cursive hand, accompanied by the year '2005' to the right. The substrate is a heavy, off-white handmade or artisanal paper characterized by a significantly uneven, fibrous, and pulpy surface texture. The paper shows visible vertical ribbing or grain consistent with a cold-press or rough finish and potentially indicates a high-rag content. In terms of condition, the paper displays a natural, slightly cream-colored patina with minor surface irregularities inherent to the manufacturing process of raw art paper. There are faint horizontal and angular graphite lines visible above the signature, suggesting preliminary sketching or part of a larger geometric composition. The signature appears to be applied with medium pressure, showing slight variations in line weight typical of hand-inscribed pencil or soft charcoal. The work dates to the contemporary period, specifically the mid-2000s, reflecting the expressive and tactile style often associated with this Neo-Expressionist artist.