19 - Alexander Kaletski (Russian-American, b. 1946). Mixed media on heavy brown cardboard, Traveler, 1994. The work features a central figure executed in black paint with white highlights, a collaged face composed of crumpled brown paper, and a vintage AA Big Road Atlas USA cover applied to the torso. The figure holds a circular steering wheel or tool rendered in expressive black strokes. Signed Kaletski-94 in the upper right corner. Sight: 52 x 40 in. Frame: 55 x 43 in.

Alexander Kaletski (Russian-American, b. 1946). Mixed media on heavy brown cardboard, Traveler, 1994. The work features a central figure executed in black paint with white highlights, a collaged face composed of crumpled brown paper, and a vintage AA Big Road Atlas USA cover applied to the torso. The figure holds a circular steering wheel or tool rendered in expressive black strokes. Signed Kaletski-94 in the upper right corner. Sight: 52 x 40 in. Frame: 55 x 43 in. Bin 40 CONDITION: The paper substrate exhibits horizontal undulations and creasing consistent with the mixed media application. There are scattered small brown spots likely representing foxing or staining in the upper quadrants. The collage elements, particularly the crumpled paper face and the atlas cover, show age-related wear, toning, and soft creasing at the edges. The black frame has minor surface scuffs and small nicks along the edges. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.