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Jim Dine
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Jim Dine
- Emma Bovary
signed, titled and dated Putney Vermont Aug. - Sept. 1972 on the reverse
acrylic on canvas with paint brush and nail
- 72 by 108 in. 182.9 by 274.3 cm.
Provenance
Sonnabend Gallery, New York
George E. Waterman, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in January 1975
George E. Waterman, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in January 1975
Exhibited
Atlanta, The High Museum of Art, July 1990 - Auguest 1993 (Extended Loan)
Corpus Christi, The Art Museum of South Texas, Superficial: An Exhibition About the Surface of A Painting, August – December 2008
Corpus Christi, The Art Museum of South Texas, Superficial: An Exhibition About the Surface of A Painting, August – December 2008
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling at the edges. There are scattered tack holes which appear inherent to the artist's working method. There is a 2 inch loss to the media to the left of the paint brush which appears inherent to the artist's working method. There is an additional small pinpoint loss to the media located 18 inches from the left edge and 30 inches from the top edge. Under ultra violet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. 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.