Paul Richards (British, b. 1949). Oil painting on paper titled "Head of Michael" depicting an abstract face colored with energetic vivid colors, 1988. Consisting of two sheets of paper, one stapled atop the other; the edge of the top sheet forms the left side of the head. With a label from Connaught Brown, London, affixed to the verso.
Unframed; height: 31 1/2 in x width: 22 1/2 in. Framed; height: 37 in x width: 28 1/2 in. The colors are bold and bright. Pinholes along the larger, bottom sheet along both upper corners, likely original to the artistic process. There is some staining encircling areas of paint from the oil in the paint seeping into the paper. Some wear along the deckled edges. The artwork is floated in frame. Verso not inspected; not inspected out of frame. Some wear to the plexiglass, especially where the thick paint has met the plexi. Light wear to the frame.