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Frank Stella
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
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Description
- Frank Stella
- Window Sketch
- signed, titled and dated 69 on the overlap
- polymer and fluorescent polymer on canvas
- 84 by 42 in. 213.4 by 106.7 cm.
Provenance
Donated by the artist to the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation
Max Palevsky, Chicago
Sotheby's, New York, May 3, 1993, Lot 52
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Max Palevsky, Chicago
Sotheby's, New York, May 3, 1993, Lot 52
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work appears in good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling at the edges. There are scattered pinpoint spot accretions as well as a 1 inch light drip accretion which is located 10 inches from the left edge and 28 1/2 inches from the top edge. There is a 3/8 inch line accretion located 5 1/2 inches from the top edge and 16 1/2 inches from the right edge. There are also scattered fine abrasions, the longest of which is 5 1/2 inches and located in the upper green passage of paint. There is a 3/4 inch indentation with an associated abrasion located 42 inches from the bottom along the right pull margin. Under ultra violet light inspection, there are three clustered spots of inpainting, the largest of which measures 1/4 inch in diameter, which are all located approximately 6 1/4 inches from the left edge and 15 1/4 inches from the bottom edge. 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.