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Frank Stella
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
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Description
- Frank Stella
- Shards I (IX-L)
signed and dated 83
mixed media on aluminum
- 45 3/8 by 39 ¾ by 6 in. 115.3 by 101 by 15.3 cm.
Provenance
Knoedler & Co., New York
Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago
Acquired by the present owner from the above in May 1984
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition. The surface shows evidence of faint traces of soiling. There is a small area of unobtrusive and stable cracks located 4 inches from the left edge and 10 inches from the top edge. Otherwise, there are no apparent condition problems with this work.
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
The Shards relax the tension established in the Circuits between the literal and illusioned space in the direction of the pictorial, largely because of Stella's comfortable acceptance, once again, of a regular rectangular picture field. – William Rubin