Auction 53, The Collectors Edition, March 26
Thu, Mar 26, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 375
"Tennessee Williams" by Mark Beard (United States, B. 1956) Original print
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
This compelling original print by contemporary American artist Mark Beard features a dual portrait of the legendary playwright Tennessee Williams. The work is executed in a monochromatic, atmospheric style that evokes the grain and texture of early 20th-century photography, consistent with Beard’s exploration of historical artistic personas and nostalgia. The composition utilizes a soft, blue-toned palette to create a reflective and somber mood.
The piece is a rare limited edition, hand-numbered "4/6" in the lower-left margin. It is titled "TENNESSEE WILLIAMS" in the center and hand-signed by the artist as "Mark Beard" with the year "91" (1991) in the lower-right. Additionally, the paper bears a blind-stamp seal from the artist's studio, marked "ATELIER MARK BEARD". This work represents a significant intersection of Beard’s portraiture and his fascination with major 20th-century cultural figures.
Details
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Artist: Mark Beard
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Title: "Tennessee Williams"
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Year: 1991
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Medium: Original print
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Edition: 4/6
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Signature: Hand-signed "Mark Beard 91" with "Atelier Mark Beard" blind-stamp
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Dimensions: H: 29in L: 22in (Frame size)
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Condition: Excellent; professionally framed behind glass
Mark Beard Tennessee Williams original print limited edition 4/6 signed artist portrait 1991 American contemporary art Atelier Mark Beard blue monochrome playwright literature collector fine art framed.
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