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William Baziotes
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- William Baziotes
- Figurine and Mirror
- signed; signed, titled and dated 1947 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 20 by 25 in. 50.8 by 63.5 cm.
Provenance
Kootz Gallery, New York
Christie's, New York, May 18, 1979, lot 82
Private Collection, New Jersey
Sotheby's, New York, February 25, 1994, lot 6
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Christie's, New York, May 18, 1979, lot 82
Private Collection, New Jersey
Sotheby's, New York, February 25, 1994, lot 6
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of very fine craquelure towards the bottom left of the painting, and the canvas is buckling slightly at the upper and lower right corners. There are scattered areas of paint loss, particularly along the upper edge and at bottom center of the painting, as visible in the catalogue illustration. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. 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.