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Cy Twombly
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Cy Twombly
- Cy Twombly Oct. 18, 1980 at Galerie Yvon Lambert: Study for an Exhibition Poster
- signed, dated Oct. 18 1980 and titled; signed on the reverse
- graphite and blue oil stick
- 27 5/8 by 19 5/8 in.
- 70 by 50 cm.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
William Steen, Houston, Texas
Museum Works Gallery, Aspen, Colorado
William Steen, Houston, Texas
Museum Works Gallery, Aspen, Colorado
Condition
in good condition; pinholes at upper corners; some very minor soiling to surface: scattered light smudges, stray marks, light stains; work is hinged to backing with pieces of white tape all along the edges verso (could not examine verso for fear of damaging work); pictures of verso are with the dept.
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.
Catalogue Note
In a copy of a letter from the artist, dated August 10, 2003, Twombly describes the present work as follows: ..the drawing is quite clear what it was done for, probably a trial drawing, as I usually did a few then we would make a choice for the poster.
Offered together with a copy of the above letter from the artist and the original frame for the work (which is briefly mentioned in the letter). (3 pieces)
This work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné of Cy Twombly - Works on Paper currently being prepared by Nicola de Rosio.