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David Smith
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- David Smith
- Untitled
- signed and dated April 25 - 59
- watercolor, tempera and oil on paper
- 27 by 40 in. 68.6 by 101.5 cm.
Provenance
Estate of the Artist
Makler Gallery, Philadelphia
Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Sotheby's, New York, November 15, 2007, lot 119
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Makler Gallery, Philadelphia
Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Sotheby's, New York, November 15, 2007, lot 119
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The edges of the sheet are deckled. There are artist’s pinholes at the corners. The sheet is undulated, consistent with the artist's use of medium. There are small tears to the edges of the sheet extending from the deckled edges of which the largest measures ½ inch and is located on the left side of the upper edge. There is evidence of fine craquelureto the Ochre painted area. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte at the upper two corners. Framed under glass.
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.