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Larry Rivers
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Larry Rivers
- Ochre King of Clubs
- oil on canvas
- 28 by 22 in. 71.1 by 55.9 cm.
- Executed in 1960.
Provenance
Marlborough-Gerson Gallery, Inc., New York
Edward Totah Gallery, London
Sotheby's, New York, May 3, 1985, lot 148
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Edward Totah Gallery, London
Sotheby's, New York, May 3, 1985, lot 148
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
London, Edward Totah Gallery, Larry Rivers: Paintings and Drawings, 1983, cat. no. 1, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There are faint stretcher bar impressions visible around the canvas. Additionally, there are a few scattered subtle abrasions primarily located along the bottom edge. There are a few scattered vertical drip accretions visible under raking light and which fluoresce darkly under ultraviolet light. Under ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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.