Lot 244
  • 244

Sean Scully

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description

  • Sean Scully
  • Untitled
  • signed and dated 76 on the turning edge; signed and dated Feb 76 on the overlap; signed, titled and dated 1976 on the reverse
  • acrylic on canvas
  • 33 by 33 in. 83.8 by 83.8 cm.

Provenance

Fuji Television Gallery, Toyko
Private Collection, Toyko (acquired from the above in 1988)
Sotheby's, New York, 10 May 2012, Lot 186
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

Exhibited

Tokyo, Fuji Television Gallery, Sean Scully, October 1988, no. 1, illustrated in color

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light handling around the edges as well as areas of minor soiling. There is a light surface soiling visible. Under extreme raking light, there are areas of white media accretion visible in the lower section. Under Ultraviolet light, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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