Bidspirit auction | Attributed to V. Mendes, Modernist

Attributed to V. Mendes, Modernist Abstract Composition of a Sailing Vessel - This color serigraph on heavy white wove paper features an expressionistic, abstracted depiction of a sailboat or ship hull with a tall mast and intricate rigging, rendered in a gestural, scribble style. The print is pencil-numbered 158/300 in the lower-left margin. It bears a cursive signature at the bottom center-right margin, attributed to V. Mendes, and a stylized mark consisting of vertical and horizontal hatch marks in the lower-right area of the image field. The item is unframed and measures approximately 34.5 inches in height by 24.5 inches in width. Sheet: 36 x 24 inches. The print is in good overall condition. There are some scratches. There is no visible foxing, staining, or major fading of the ink colors. The paper is clean and bright. Minimal handling wear is present along the margins, consistent with an unframed sheet.