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Philip Guston
Estimate
450,000 - 650,000 GBP
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Description
- Philip Guston
- Studio Wall
- signed; signed, titled and dated 1969 on the reverse
- oil on panel
- 66 by 101.6cm.
- 26 by 40in.
Provenance
Musa Guston and Musa Jane Mayer, New York
Sale: Sotheby's, London, The Courtauld Auction, 23 March 1987, Lot 26
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Sale: Sotheby's, London, The Courtauld Auction, 23 March 1987, Lot 26
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original. The background has less grey and more soft pink tones throughout and the central red element tends more towards a bright cherry red in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are very faint handling marks towards the centre top edge. Upon close inspection, there are two very faint vertical scuff marks in the lower right corner towards the bottom edge, and another very small rub mark towards the lower right edge. There is a small media accretion above the grey block in the lower left quadrant. No restoration is apparent under ultraviolet light.
"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."