Mid Century Art Help

Bought this really cool abstract piece today. Signed from the 1970s so at a minimum it is a mid Century piece with is good. I can’t make out the signature though. Any guesses?

 

Is there a reason why none of your photographs are taken straight on? No photograph of the back? A larger photograph of the signature shot from straight on?

Debora

 

Hi Debora really sorry I’ll take better pics next time. There was nothing on the back so didn’t include a pic.

 

there is always something on the back !!

the stretcher
the way the frame is made
nails, pins, pegs, points...or staples...
cord or metal wire...of fishing line...

What's on the back....is key to what's on the front!

Help us..........to help you ...

 

As above.

Debora

 

Abrams?

 

here are some photos of the back. There is finishing paper that I can remove if you think it’s worth it. Tried to take some close ups of the holes to get a view of the canvas.

 

Looks to be an interesting find.

Debora

 

Agreed it is very captivating in person. The artist is doing some Francis bacon action with those circles

 

The blurring? Yes, he is. You can remove the kraft paper. It has no value and can easily be replaced.

Debora

 

I think the artist could be Charles Evans.
He made as abstract paintings as figurative paintings and the signature is quite similar to this one.
https://www.invaluable.com/artist/evans-charles-3fx1w4k5qt/sold-at-auction-prices/

 

Really a great guess but all of Charles signatures are with a capital “E” whereas mine is with a lowercase “e”

 

And the works don't appear to be by the same artist.

Debora