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Ricky Powell

Untitled

1998

Customized photo mounted & text on paper

30 × 21 cm

Unique

Location: Paris, France

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About the artwork

“Untitled” by Ricky Powell is documented as Customized photo mounted & text on paper. It measures 30 × 21 cm. A small colour photograph of two cats is attached near the top of a larger white sheet. Handwritten blue and black marker text,dedications and a signature occupy the area beneath and around the photograph. The presentation is informal and visibly customized by hand. The description follows the supplied main image and is limited to elements that are visible at that scale; it does not assume the presence of reverse inscriptions,labels,certificates or other details unless these are separately recorded in the documentation. The supplied note records a hand signature or signed component. The date 1998 is recorded in the documentation,with dating also mentioned in the note. No edition is stated,and the work is therefore discussed as an individual object rather than assigned an edition size. The support and technique are particularly important to the object’s reading. Printed areas,marker lines,aerosol passages,collage elements,paint layers,cut edges or three-dimensional components remain visually distinct and allow the construction of the image to be understood. Where the record mentions hand-finishing,signing,numbering or an artist’s proof,these elements should be checked against the corresponding detail photographs during final physical cataloguing. Condition comments are restricted to the supplied note and visible evidence; normal variations associated with handmade,recycled or previously used supports should not automatically be described as damage without direct examination.

Expert opinion

From a cataloguing perspective,“Untitled” occupies a position within Contemporary Urban Art. The work’s relevance lies primarily in the relationship between its recorded date,1998,its medium—Customized photo mounted & text on paper—and the degree of manual intervention visible in the object. The market category should not be determined by the artist’s name alone: the support,edition structure,signature,date,provenance and condition all materially affect how the work should be compared with other examples. No edition is recorded. The direct use of paint,marker,collage or constructed material supports cataloguing the piece as a unique or individually executed work,subject to confirmation through the original object and its reverse. The supplied record does not establish a separate certificate unless otherwise noted in the original documentation. Any condition assessment should consider the particular support,including deckled paper,recycled cardboard,used currency,vinyl,skateboard wood or unstretched canvas,since these materials may carry intentional or inherent surface characteristics. For an informed assessment,the image should be examined alongside close views of the signature,numbering,reverse inscriptions,publisher or gallery marks and any certificate. The available material is sufficient for a cautious catalogue positioning,but it does not provide verified auction comparisons,institutional exhibition history or market-performance data. No estimate,investment conclusion or claim of rarity is therefore made. The work is best evaluated as a documented object within its specific medium and production context,with emphasis on authenticity,completeness and physical condition.

About the artist

Ricky Powell (1961–2021) was an American photographer recognized for his documentation of popular culture, including hip hop, punk rock, graffiti, and pop art, particularly within the context of New York City. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Greenwich Village, Powell pursued formal studies, earning an associate's degree in liberal arts and a B.S. in physical education. His career as a photographer began in earnest around 1985, capturing the vibrant and often raw urban environment of New York. Powell gained prominence through his association with the Beastie Boys, serving as their de facto in-house photographer for tours such as the "Licensed to Ill" tour in 1987 and subsequent engagements until 1995. His work captured candid portraits of a diverse range of artists and personalities, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, Madonna, Run-D.M.C., and LL Cool J. Powell's photographs have been featured in numerous publications, including *The New York Times*, *Rolling Stone*, and *VIBE*, and he authored several books, such as *The Rap Photography of Ricky Powell!* (1998) and *The Rickford Files: Classic New York Photographs* (2000). He was known for his "environmental portraiture," capturing subjects in their natural settings with a blend of intimacy and detachment.

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