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James Rosenquist
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- James Rosenquist
- Moon Beam Mistaken for a Newspaper
signed, titled and dated 1970
oil crayon, watercolor, and graphite on card
- 23 by 27¼ in. 58.5 by 69.2 cm.
Provenance
Galerie Ricke, Cologne
Helga and Walther Lauffs Collection, Germany (acquired from the above in June 1977)
Sotheby's, New York, May 15, 2008, lot 323
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Helga and Walther Lauffs Collection, Germany (acquired from the above in June 1977)
Sotheby's, New York, May 15, 2008, lot 323
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
Krefeld, Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Sammlung Helga und Walther Lauffs - Amerikanische und europäische Kunst der sechziger und siebziger Jahre, November 1983 - April 1984, cat. no. 290
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The paper presents some undulations, consistent with the artist's use of medium. The left edge of sheet is deckled. The upper corner of the light square in the lower half presents a 1 inch area of skinning to the surface of the paper. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.