Lot 227
  • 227

Robert Longo

Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 USD
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Description

  • Robert Longo
  • Untitled (Men in the Cities) [Diptych]
  • i. signed and dated 1980 on the reverse; ii. signed and dated 80 on the reverse
  • oil stick and charcoal on paper
  • Each: 60 by 40 in. 152.1 by 101.6 cm.

Provenance

Metro Pictures, New York
Texas Gallery, Houston
Christie's, New York, May 10, 2006, lot 452
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

Condition

I. This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse in multiple places. There are artist's pinholes in the top 2 corners and a minor vertical tear at the top left edge. There is evidence of wear and soft indentations along the edges of the sheet and very pale time staining at the extreme edges of the sheet, not visible while framed. Some very faint, stray charcoal medium in the top quadrant of the sheet is evident. There is a pin point accretion at the right edge. There is a soft undulation to the sheet. Framed under Plexiglas. ii. This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse in multiple places. There are artist's pinholes in all 4 corners and wear and pale time staining to the extreme edges of the sheet, not visible while framed. There is evidence of a faint surface accretion and wear at the bottom left corner and a pinpoint accretion at the center right edge. There is a very soft undulation to the sheet. 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.