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61 - Michael Godard (American, b. 1958). Acrylic on canvas, Hearts of Hope. The composition features two large, stylized red hearts with yellow outlines set against a black ground, surrounded by gestural red and yellow splatters. The surface exhibits heavy impasto textures, particularly in the yellow outlines and drips. Signed Godard in green paint in the lower right corner, with the letter O stylized as a martini olive. The work is housed in a decorative tiered frame comprising a dark wood outer molding, a white linen-style liner, and a gold-toned fillet. Verso is marked with handwritten numerals 349770.0000 in ink on the canvas. Sight: 24 x 29 1/2 in. Frame: 37 x 42 1/2 in.
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Michael Godard (American, b. 1958). Acrylic on canvas, Hearts of Hope. The composition features two large, stylized red hearts with yellow outlines set against a black ground, surrounded by gestural red and yellow splatters. The surface exhibits heavy impasto textures, particularly in the yellow outlines and drips. Signed Godard in green paint in the lower right corner, with the letter O stylized as a martini olive. The work is housed in a decorative tiered frame comprising a dark wood outer molding, a white linen-style liner, and a gold-toned fillet. Verso is marked with handwritten numerals 349770.0000 in ink on the canvas. Sight: 24 x 29 1/2 in. Frame: 37 x 42 1/2 in. CONDITION: The artwork and frame are in excellent overall condition. The pigment remains vibrant across the entire surface with no evidence of paint loss, flaking, or craquelure. The canvas is properly tensioned on its stretchers. The decorative frame shows only minor superficial dust. No structural damage or repairs are visible. 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.
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