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Peter Saul
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Peter Saul
- High Class in San Francisco
- signed, titled and dated '67
- oil on canvas
- 63 1/4 by 71 1/2 in.
- 160.7 by 181.6 cm.
Provenance
Frumkin/Adams Gallery, New York
Private Collection
Christie's, New York, May 12, 2005, Lot 227
Private Collection
Christie's, New York, May 12, 2005, Lot 227
Exhibited
Berkeley, University of California, University Art Museum; Kansas City, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art; Richmond, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Made in U.S.A.: An Americanization in Modern Art, The 50's and 60's, April - December 1987, no. 41, p. 50, illustrated in color
Geneva, Galerie Bonnier, Peter Saul, November 1989, no. 9
Geneva, Galerie Bonnier, Peter Saul: Old and New, On Canvas and On Paper, May 1995, illustrated (catalogue cover)
Geneva, Galerie Bonnier, Peter Saul, November 1989, no. 9
Geneva, Galerie Bonnier, Peter Saul: Old and New, On Canvas and On Paper, May 1995, illustrated (catalogue cover)
Condition
This work is in fair condition overall. There is scattered craquelure with resultant paint losses, particularly at the corners. There are scattered liquid accretions on the surface. There is a 1 1/2 inch area of restoration, which fluoresces under ultra violet light and which is located 15 inches from the bottom edge along the left edge. Additionally there is a 1 inch area of restoration which also fluoresces under uv light and which is located 27 1/2 inches from the bottom edge and 22 inches from the right edge. Another area of restoration (1 inch) is in the lower left corner in the green area approx. 8 inches inches from left edge and 3 inches from bottom. There are additional scattered spots of inpainting particularly located in the blue passage in the upper right corner of the painting. 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.