Francis Hines 2010 Cages Series Semi Abstract Pastel Painting I, the first of two related works by international installation artist Francis Mattson Hines 1920-2016 in this sale as separate lots, pastel on paper, 25.5 x 18.75 inches sight, 36.75 x 31.25 x 0.75 inches framed, titled, inscribed, dated and signed in pencil lower right, painted frame. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Mexican gallery owners with whom he visited, the gallery owners later relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast where we obtained the work at their FL residence as they prepared to retire back to Mexico. Please note that retail prices for Hines are substantial. Sold by our firm for USD 3,437.50 in 2023 to a buyer who could not complete purchase and defaulted.SHIPPING and PICKUP: All lots in this sale are referred to our preferred UPS Store whose information appears in the item invoice. Note for lots 300 and above, jewelry, silver and coins, we have special flat rate provisions. Our recommended UPS Store offers a better grade of packing materials, ships for several area auction houses, ships internationally, offers freight services, can combine lots and importantly times their pickups with our appt. only St. Petersburg, Florida warehouse hours. Alternately, winning lots may be picked up by limited hours and days appts. at our St. Petersburg 33709 warehouse however be advised we do not have fixed loading dock hours and truckers must be in contact directly with our staff by cell phone. Previews are 1 person at a time for specific advance requested lots by appt. at our main St. Petersburg, FL warehouse the Saturday through Friday before the sale. Items are not staged for exhibition and are securely housed outside of preview times at multiple locations. The sale is online only with no in person auction audience or warehouse activity the day of sale or the Sunday after the sale. Winning bidders are invoiced Sunday and Monday and items are not available for pick up or shipping until payments are processed online and we are notified electronically, typically by Thursday, as there is no payment processing at our warehouse. Thank you for your interest and participation in another exciting Richard Stedman Estate Services LLC online event. Estate Ref: RSI

Foxing towards all edges, otherwise looks sound, frame wear to all edges, not examined out of frame.