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Richard Pettibone
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Richard Pettibone
- Untitled
- signed and dated 72 on the stretcher
- oil on canvas in artist's frame
- 4.6 by 4.6cm.; 1¾ by 1¾in.
Provenance
Lil Picard, New York
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1975
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the red tends more towards a deep gallery red, the pink tends more towards a powder pink and the green more towards a forest green in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are fine lines of craquelure along all four edges visible in the catalogue illustration. There are further hairline cracks to the paint of the pink flower, visible upon close inspection. No restoration is apparent 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."