Lot 85
  • 85

André Arbus

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • André Arbus
  • Five-Panel Screen
  • sycamore and painted wood

Provenance

Gallery Fourtin, Paris 

Condition

Overall very good condition. The dark portion of the screen with minor lifting at the seams and vertical cracking throughout and appears to have had an overcoating at some point in its history. The proper right inset stained panel with an area of restoration which appears to have a slightly different finish, small areas of infill and possibly glue, extending from the base approximately ¾ of the length of the panel.
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.