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Morris Louis
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 USD
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Description
- Morris Louis
- Green Picket
- titled on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas
- 81 by 10 in. 206 by 25.5 cm.
- Executed in 1962.
Provenance
André Emmerich Gallery, New York
Noah Goldowsky Gallery, New York
Alfred Taubman Collection, Troy
Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Stocker, Bloomfield Hills
Noah Goldowsky Gallery, New York
Alfred Taubman Collection, Troy
Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Stocker, Bloomfield Hills
Literature
Diane Upright, Morris Louis. The Complete Paintings, A Catalogue Raisonné, New York, 1985, no. 585, p. 186, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is on very good condition. There is a faint scratch to the black stripe 4 ½ inches from the left and 30 inches from the bottom edge. There is a small surface abrasion along the left edge 31 ½ inches from the top. There is evidence of minor and unobtrusive soling all over the composition. No traces of retouching appear to be under ultra-violet light inspection. Framed in a wood frame with a gilt face.
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.