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Kara Walker
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Kara Walker
- What I want history to do to me
- titled; signed, titled and dated 95 on the reverse
- ink on paper
- 18 by 12 in. 45.7 by 30.5 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection
Rago Arts and Auction Center, New Jersey, 18 May 2013, Lot 625
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Rago Arts and Auction Center, New Jersey, 18 May 2013, Lot 625
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. Under very close inspection, there is a less than 1/8 inch tear to the center, right edge of the sheet, and a minor surface accretion to the lower left edge. There are some areas of very minor surface soiling evident to the extreme perimeter of the sheet. This work is framed in a temporary exhibition frame. This work will be offered unframed.
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.