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Robert Rauschenberg
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Robert Rauschenberg
- From The Bleacher Series: Chinese Steps II
- manipulated black-and-white Polaroid photographs mounted on aluminum
- 55 3/4 by 46 1/4 in. 141.6 by 117.5 cm.
- Executed in 1988.
Provenance
Pace/McGill, New York
Hirschl and Adler, New York
Galerie Samuel Lallouz, Montreal
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum; Houston, The Menil Collection, The Museum of Fine Arts, Robert Rauchenberg: A Retrospective, September 1997 - February 1999, cat. no. 435, p. 496, illustrated in color
Condition
This work appers in good condition overall. There is a small and unobtrusive tear in the photograph located along the left lateral edge, approximately 7 in.from the top. There is some evidence of minor wear and scattered abrasions to the surface, otherwise, there are no apparent condition problems with this work. Framed.
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.