- 134
Mark Tobey
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Mark Tobey
- Untitled
- signed and dated 68
- monotype and gouache on paper laid down on board
- 104.8 by 56.1cm.; 41 1/4 by 22 1/8 in.
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, London, Post-War and Contemporary Art, 4 December 1984, Lot 740
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly brighter and more vibrant in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is light crinkling to the sheet throughout and a few tiny scattered paper losses, notably a small tear with associated paper lifting to the centre of the sheet, all probably inherent to the artist's working process. There is extremely fine cracking to the spots of orange, black and red pigment, notably to the centre left of the composition. A few small areas surrounding some of the spots of paint are slightly raised which are also inherent to the artist's working process and choice of medium.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Achim Moeller of The Mark Tobey Project LLC has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work, which is registered in the archive under number 130-12-22-10