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Richard Artschwager
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Richard Artschwager
- Soviet Accelerator
signed, titled and dated '80 on the reverse
- acrylic on celotex with formica over wood
- 127.3 by 94 by 6.4cm.; 54 by 37 by 2 1/2 in.
Provenance
Leo Castelli, New York
Private Collection, Miami
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Contemporary Art, 3 October 1991, Lot 127
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue are fairly accurate although the tonality of the formica border is warmer in the original. The four white spots in the catalogue illustration to the lower left formica border are printing imperfections and are not found in the original work.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are three minute specks of loss to the acrylic in the centre of the left edge immediately adjacent to the frame. There is no evidence of any retouching when examined under ultra violet light.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."