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Robert Motherwell
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Robert Motherwell
- Zen V
signed with the artist's initials and dated 72
- acrylic, tinted acrylic and powdered charcoal on canvas
- 31 1/2 by 31 1/2 in. 80 by 80 cm.
Provenance
David Mirvish Gallery, Toronto
Private Collection, Toronto
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are scattered fine surface accretions, rubbing and thin linear abrasions with associated small losses around the edges of the canvas, largely unobtrusive and presumably due to a previous framing. There is a spot surface accretion at the bottom left corner which fluoresces brightly under ultraviolet light. There is a small and unobtrusive abrasion 1 1/2 in. from the bottom and 4 in. from the left edge which fluoresces brightly under ultraviolet light. 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.
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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.