Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media Work

This is an original, untitled abstract artwork by an unknown artist, executed in a style reminiscent of Mid-Century Abstract Expressionism. The composition features a dense, chaotic web of fluid black lines layered over a background palette of muted teals, forest greens, and deep lavenders. The work appears to be a mixed media piece, possibly involving ink, gouache, or silkscreen techniques on a dark-toned paper or board. It is presented within a dark mat and housed in a distinctive vintage wooden frame. The frame is particularly notable, featuring a gold-toned inner lip and a green outer moulding decorated with cross-hatched, etched patterns at the corners and mid-sections, suggesting a mid-20th-century origin. Regarding condition, the frame shows visible signs of age including surface abrasions, small chips in the gilding and paint, and edge wear consistent with a piece from the 1950s or 60s. The artwork itself shows minor surface debris and what appears to be a small white mark or speck near the bottom left edge of the matting. The gestural brushwork and palette suggest a focus on movement and mood over representation, typical of the post-war abstract movement.