Bookmarks for a Very Special Book | 2023-010

Dublin Core

Creator

Elisa Tan

Title

Bookmarks for a Very Special Book | 2023-010

Identifier

2023-010

Artwork Item Type Metadata

Catalogue Number

2023-010

Medium

Collage on paper, thread, graphite, mounted on matte board

Physical Dimensions - Visual image

24 x 19.5 cm

Physical Dimensions - Artwork Proper

28.3 x 22 cm

Signature

No

Condition Summary

All bookmarks mounted have visible discoloration. The 3rd bookmark (from the Left) has visible spots of rust near the hole. And surface dirt located 4cm vertically from The yellow paper underneath the bookmarks has started to balloon upwards from the matte board. The bookmarks' mounting is intact.

Object Stability

Fair

Object Appearance

Fair

Base/Support Stability

Fair

Base/Support Appearance

Fair

Support Material

Paper, Matte Board

Support - Observations

Surface Dirt, Discoloration, Mould

Support - Remarks

There is mold present along the sides of the matte board on the front of the artwork . Each bookmark has visible discoloration and surface dirt (Bookmark #3). There is a Prominent spot of surface dirt on the word "Book". Back side of the work is unremarkable

Paint Layer - Medium

Paper Collage On Paper

Paint Layer - Varnish

No

Date Recorded

September 27, 2023

Storage Location

Elisa Tan Residence, Bakakeng, Baguio City

Recorded By

Nicole Decapia

Collection

Citation

Elisa Tan, “Bookmarks for a Very Special Book | 2023-010,” Elisa Tan Art Database, accessed August 22, 2026, https://www.elisatan.philippinestudies.org/items/show/324.

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