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Frank Stella
Estimate
500,000 - 700,000 USD
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Description
- Frank Stella
- Gray Scamble XIV
- titled on the stretcher
- alkyd on canvas
- 69 1/4 by 69 1/4 in. 175.9 by 175.9 cm.
- Executed circa 1969.
Provenance
Janie C. Lee Gallery, Houston
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling along the edges especially at the corners with an associated tear in the lower right pull margin. There is very light soling along the extreme bottom edge. There are a few scattered circular areas which fluoresce brightly under ultraviolet light in the yellow painted area. There are a few scattered liquid accretions which fluoresce dimly under ultraviolet light. This work has benefitted from a recent surface cleaning by Amman and Estabrook Conservation and the surface of the canvas appears clean and fresh. Under ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.