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Frank Stella
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Frank Stella
- Bechhofen (Sketch)
- signed, titled and dated 1973; titled on the stretcher
- mixed media collage on paper laid on board
- 29 1/2 by 29 1/2 in. 75 by 75 cm.
Provenance
Knoedler Contemporary, New York
Peder Bonnier Inc., New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Peder Bonnier Inc., New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The edges of the sheet exhibit signs of light wear and handling. There are minor scattered spot and liquid accretions on both the collaged elements and background areas. The work exhibits slight yellowing along the extreme edges of the work. Additionally, there are scattered light smudges. The collages elements are stable although some of the elements are lifting slightly at the edges, most notably at edges of the light pink area. There is a small loss to the sheet located 3 inches from the right edge and 1 inch from the top edge. Framed.
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.