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Theodoros Stamos
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Theodoros Stamos
- Grand Yellow Sun Box
- signed, titled and dated 1968 on the stretcher
- acrylic on canvas
- 70 by 70 in. 177.8 by 177.8 cm.
Provenance
Turske & Turske Gallery, Zurich
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above)
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above)
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. There is light wear at the turning edges and corners. There are scattered pinpoint accretions throughout, most notably at the bottom right corner and in the top quadrant of the canvas. There are very faint, scattered surface accretions in the lower left quadrant. There is evidence of a very minor, hairline crack in the pigment, 6 ΒΌ inches from the left edge and minor hairline cracking along the right edge. Under Ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. 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.