Rooster Drawing Appraisal

Abstract-Expressionist Rooster Drawing / Mixed Media Artwork

This item is an original artwork, appearing to be a drawing or mixed media piece depicting a stylized rooster, executed in an Abstract-Expressionist manner. The artwork is rendered on a light-colored, possibly off-white or cream-colored, textured paper or thin canvas-like material, which exhibits a visible weave or grain. The primary colors used are vibrant shades of dark blue/purple, red, green, and black, applied with what appears to be markers, ink, or perhaps oil pastel/crayon. The rooster's body is predominantly dark blue/purple with strokes of green and black defining its form. The comb and wattle are a stark red, while the tail feathers are a dynamic swirl of black, red, green, and blue. The legs are thin and elongated, extending to simplified feet. Scattered dots, possibly spatter marks or deliberate texture, are visible around the central figure, particularly to the left. The artwork is signed in the lower left quadrant with what appears to be 'IGUATO VALENTINO' or a similar name, along with other illegible scribbled markings that are consistent with the expressive style. The handwriting for the signature is in a vibrant green, while other marks are in red and black. The piece is currently housed within a clear plastic sleeve, suggesting it is either a loose sheet or a page from a book/portfolio. Visible condition issues include some faint smudging or ghosting of colors, particularly below the rooster's head and near the bottom right, and general wear consistent with handling and storage, possibly including slight crimping or creasing along the edges which are somewhat obscured by the plastic sleeve. The artwork conveys a sense of energy and movement, characteristic of mid to late 20th-century Abstract Expressionism or Neo-Expressionism. The craftsmanship is expressive and spontaneous rather than strictly academic, focusing on gestural lines and bold color application.