Lot 218
  • 218

Jules Olitski

Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 USD
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Description

  • Jules Olitski
  • Z
  • signed, titled and dated 1964 on the reverse
  • magna and acrylic on canvas
  • 92 by 72 1/8 in. 233.6 by 183.2 cm.

Provenance

Kasmin Ltd., London
Carter Burden, New York (acquired from the above in 1967)
Sotheby's, New York, November 6, 1990, Lot 23
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

Exhibited

New York, Marlborough Gallery, Selected Works from the Collection of Carter Burden, May - June 1974, cat. no. 17, p. 14, illustrated

Condition

This work is in very good condition. The areas of raw canvas exhibit light surface soiling. There is a very slight impression to the canvas located 8 in. from the right edge and 3 ½ in. from the top. As visible in the catalogue illustration, areas of red hue coloration are visible in the yellow pigment and are to be considered part of the artistic process. Not examined under UV light. Framed in gilt wood and encased in 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.
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