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Ross Bleckner
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Ross Bleckner
- Unknown Quantities of Light (Part I)
- oil on canvas
- 108 by 144 in. 274.3 by 365.7 in.
- Executed in 1987.
Provenance
Mary Boone Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1987
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1987
Exhibited
New York, The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Ross Bleckner, March - May 1995, cat. no. 37, illustrated in color
Condition
This work appears in excellent condition. There is evidence of minor wear along the extreme edges. There are scattered minute spot accretions particularly at the bottom half of the composition. There are small spots of accretions along the left edge. Otherwise, there are no apparent condition problems with this work. There is no evidence of inpainting under UV light inspection. Unframed.
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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
For me it's the vibratory quality of repetition. There's a pulsating under the surface that I'm looking for. It has a repetition that's set up in a very specific structure. It starts from the top and goes in waves.
Ross Bleckner
Ross Bleckner