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Alfred Leslie
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Alfred Leslie
- Composition in Black and Red
- signed and dated 1957
- oil and paper collage on paper
- 17 1/4 by 14 1/2 in. 43.8 by 36.8 cm.
Provenance
Richard Miller and Floriano Vecchi, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired by the present owner from the above circa 1981
Exhibited
New York, Allan Stone Gallery, Alfred Leslie: Expressing the Zeitgeist, October - December 2004, cat. no. 8, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is slight undulation to the collaged elements, inherent to the artist's working method. There is a small 1/4 inch tear located 12 inches from the upper right corner. There is also pinpoint evidence of scattered foxing in the lower half of the composition. The sheet is hinged on the verso to the matte at the corners. Framed under Plexiglas.
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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.