J.L. Bottomley Paper Assemblage of a Duesenberg Model SJ

Item Details

Mixed Media

A paper assemblage by American artist J.L. Bottomley (1933-1994). This piece uses pieces of paper, wire, fabric, and other materials that have been cut and arranged to depict a 1932 Deusenberg Model SJ automobile with a cream finish. It is mounted on a cherry-stained wood ground, and a silver tone placard to the lower center has the car’s model name and artist inscribed on it. To the verso are affixed informational sheets on both the car and artist. This work is presented in a wood frame with a painted fabric liner.

Condition

- frame corners are separated and loose; gap between mat and frame; surface wear to frame; chips and dents to frame.

Dimensions

- measures frame; visible image measures 18.5" W x 9.0" H.

Item #

18BOS006-134