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James Rosenquist
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 USD
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Description
- James Rosenquist
- The Bird of Paradise Approaches the Hot Water Planet
signed and dated 1988 on the overlap of the top panel
- oil and acrylic on canvas, in 2 parts
- Each: 51 by 85 in. 129.5 by 215.9 cm.
- Overall: 102 by 85 in. 259 by 215.9 cm.
Provenance
Leo Castelli Gallery, New York
Sotheby's, New York, May 6, 1992, Lot 54
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
Mason City, Charles H. MacNider Museum, The Rosenquist-Contemporary Selections from the Art Foundation of a Private Collection, January - March 2000
Condition
This work is in very good condition. The colors are vibrant and the surface is generally clean. There is light wear to the extreme corner edges. Otherwise, there are no apparent condition problems with this work. Under ultraviolet inspection, there is no evidence of inpainting. Unframed.
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.