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John Wesley
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
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Description
- John Wesley
- Twilight Over the Lowlands
- signed, titled and dated 1969 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 62 by 44 in. 157.5 by 112 cm.
Provenance
Robert Elkon Gallery, New York
Daniel Weinberg Gallery, Los Angeles
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Daniel Weinberg Gallery, Los Angeles
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, Robert Elkon Gallery, John Wesley, 1969
Literature
Exh. Cat., New York, P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center, John Wesley, September - November 2000, p. 169, illustrated (exhibition view from Elkon Gallery, 1969)
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There is light surface soiling with wear to the corners. There is diagonal line of adhesive accretion located 8-9 in. from the top along the right edge. There are few unobtrusive scuff marks predominantly located at the extreme edges. Along the lateral edges, there are scattered spots of white pigment accretion. Under ultra-violet inspection, there is no apparent restoration. Unframed.
Please note the correct provenance for this work should read:
Robert Elkon Gallery, New York
Daniel Weinberg Gallery, Los Angeles
Acquired by the present owner from the above.
Please also note the correct exhibition history for this lot is: New York, Robert Elkon Gallery, John Wesley, 1969
The work is cited in literature as follows: Exh. Cat., New York, P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center, John Wesley, September - November 2000, p. 169, illustrated (exhibition view from Elkon Gallery, 1969)
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.
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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.