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Leon Polk Smith
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Leon Polk Smith
- Red and Black Waves
- signed, titled, dated 1960 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 78 3/4 by 16 in.
- 200 by 40.6 cm.
Provenance
Galerie Chalette, New York
Condition
Unframed, shaped canvas. Canvas is not lined. The bottom circular shape is a different color (red) than the other two shapes on the left (orange). Surface on center left shows finger prints and dirt that has been smudged; this area has already been worked on and the paint is a bit abraded but conservator does not recommend any further work on this area. Under UV: scattered spots of in-painting in orange upper left, in black toward center edge and in red at bottom (about 2 percent of overall canvas).
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.