Framed watercolor painting on paper, Abstract Color Composition, signed lower left D. Hood (Dorothy Hood, Texas, 1918-2000), inscribed in pencil "Dorothy Hood, Houston, Texas, 1979" on dust cover, sheet affixed to paper backing with unknown adhesive, sheet: approx 10.75"h, 8.5"w, sight: approx 10"h, 8"w, overall: approx 18.5"h, 16.5"w, 3.5lbs **Provenance: The estate of Dr. James M. Gray Jr. and Thomas Schooler**

09/08/2026:  In my opinion regarding: 1116-  please note I am not an expert on such works, the sheet is overall intact and appears free of rips or tears, as described sheet affixed to paper backing with unknown adhesive (appears to go along each edge, paper does not easily lift up), paper is further affixed to mat with hinged tape mount at upper edge (see last photo), paper backing appears to have some age and it is possible that the sheet was affixed to the backing at the time of creation, the sheet margins show some wrinkling, toning and foxing, there are some small losses to edges, a UV light examination was unremarkable, I observe only some inherent variation to paint thickness and minor spotting, possibly how the work was created, the mat shows light spotting, frame shows some nicks and rubs, it is stable and securely encases the work, I am sorry, we have no information beyond the listed provenance and both gentleman have since passed

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