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Varujan Boghosian — Queen
Varujan Boghosian

Queen

This delicate paper collage by Varujan Boghosian presents a playing card queen as the central subject, positioned within an elaborate system of nested rectangular frames rendered in muted earth tones. The card's colorful portrait head appears almost floating against the austere, weathered quality of the surrounding pages and borders. The work exemplifies mid-20th century Provincetown art's interest in found objects and humble materials, transforming a commonplace playing card into an object of contemplative formal study through careful framing and presentation.

Medium
Paper collage with playing card
Dimensions

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Provincetown Art Association & Museum Benefit Auction

May 16, 2026

Estimate: $500$700

Lot 74

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Varujan Boghosian, Queen

This delicate paper collage by Varujan Boghosian presents a playing card queen as the central subject, positioned within an elaborate system of nested rectangular frames rendered in muted earth tones. The card's colorful portrait head appears almost floating against the austere, weathered quality of the surrounding pages and borders. The work exemplifies mid-20th century Provincetown art's interest in found objects and humble materials, transforming a commonplace playing card into an object of contemplative formal study through careful framing and presentation.

Medium
Paper collage with playing card
Dimensions
20.3 x 25.4 cm
Seen at
Eldred's, East Dennis, Massachusetts, United States

Related themes

Geometric, Page Art, Assemblage, Avant Garde, Playing Card, Minimalist, Layered, Mid Century, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Muted Tones, Neutral Palette, Queen, Everyday Objects, Portrait, Nested Frames, Paper Collage, Framing, Found Objects, Abstract Composition

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