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Frank Stella
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Frank Stella
- Then Came A Stick And Beat The Dog (From the Series El Lissitzky's 'Had Gadya 4')
- signed and dated 85
silkscreen, lithograph and cut linoleum collage on card with hand colouring and rubber relief printings
- 119.5 by 133.4cm.; 47 by 52 1/2 in.
- Executed in 1982-84, this work is a unique colour trial proof for an edition of the same title.
Exhibited
Tel Aviv, The Tel Aviv Museum, Frank Stella Had Gadya - after El Lissitzky 1882-1984, 1986, n.p, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although The overall tonality is richer and more vibrant in the original and the pink that runs diagonally across the composition tends more towards luminous pink.
Condition: This work is in very good condition and is attached on the reverse to a foam board which is attached to the backing board. There is very minor wear to all four corner tips. There is a minor tear with slight lifting to the bottom right hand corner. There is additional minor wear to the top two peaks that extend beyond the edges in the top right of the composition. There are very faint rub marks along the left edge approximately 30cm. down from the top left corner. There are a few very faint handling marks below the centre of the right edge.
"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."