I’ve seen a few Sandzens that needed a good cleaning. No telling if that larvae was during or after, I’d say.
I’ve also heard that some experts feel that some of Jackson Pollock’s work contains hair from his 2 dogs, and it could be an identifying feature if there is a challenge against a particular work’s authenticity.
Not sure if you’re familiar with the Prairie Print Makers movement Sandzen hosted, but my teacher Betty Dickerson was the wife of one of the founding members of the group, William Dickerson.
I’ve seen a few paintings from members of the group, and wouldn’t be surprised if there wouldn’t be some cottonwood tree fluff in some of the works.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/fts/portland_200405A08.html
