Join The Collection to save, track, and explore works like this.

Paul Mares — circa 1853
Paul Mares

circa 1853

A contemplative work by Paul Mares, this piece carries the quiet intrigue of archival discovery, marked by the handwritten numeral '39' inscribed in pencil on the mount by an unidentified hand. The annotation speaks to a history of collection and cataloguing, suggesting the artwork has passed through unknown hands and systems of classification over time. This mysterious provenance adds a layer of historical depth to the work, inviting reflection on the passage of time and the anonymous individuals who have engaged with it.

Medium
Numbered '39' in an unidentified hand in pencil on the mount.

🔨 Auction Lot

The Odyssey of Collecting: Photographs from Joy of Giving Something Foundation

October 3, 2017

Start the Discussion

Request access to join the discussion

About this work

Paul Mares, circa 1853

A contemplative work by Paul Mares, this piece carries the quiet intrigue of archival discovery, marked by the handwritten numeral '39' inscribed in pencil on the mount by an unidentified hand. The annotation speaks to a history of collection and cataloguing, suggesting the artwork has passed through unknown hands and systems of classification over time. This mysterious provenance adds a layer of historical depth to the work, inviting reflection on the passage of time and the anonymous individuals who have engaged with it.

Medium
Numbered '39' in an unidentified hand in pencil on the mount.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Monochrome, Historical Work, Documentary, 19th Century, Minimalist, Male Artist, Numbered Work, Historical Document, American Artist, Antique, Archival Work, Paper Medium, Works on Paper, Victorian Era, Monochromatic, Archival Notation, Archival Annotation, Numbered Inscription, Pencil on Mount