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Robert Motherwell
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Robert Motherwell
- Drunk with Turpentine No. 27
- signed and dated 10 Aug 79
- oil on paper
- 58 by 73.5cm.; 22 7/8 by 29in.
Provenance
The Dedalus Foundation, New York
Private Collection, New York
Exhibited
Barcelona, Fundació Antoni Tàpies, Motherwell, 1977, p.198-199, illustrated
Boston, Harcus Krakow Gallery, Robert Motherwell, 1980
Palma de Mallorca, Sala Pelaires, Robert Motherwell/ Jim Bird, 1986, no. 4
Denver, Robischon Gallery, Robert Motherwell: Early Drawings, 1963-1976, 2001, no. 9
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone tends more towards a light cream and the date and signature towards a dark green in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached to the backing mount at intervals along the top edge. There are artist's pin holes in the top two corners. The lower right extreme corner tip is lifting slightly. Intermittently, along the edges of the black pigment, there is a light translucent oil halo which is original and inherent to the artist's choice of medium and is visible in the catalogue illustration.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."