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Robert Motherwell
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Robert Motherwell
- Open #126, in Beige with Blue
- signed, titled, dated twice 1970 and inscribed Merry Xmas to Tatiana & Alex Liberman from their friend Bob Motherwell on the stretcher
- acrylic on canvas
- 24 by 30 in. 61 by 76.2 cm.
- This work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings and Collages by Robert Motherwell currently being prepared by the Dedalus Foundation.
Provenance
Tatiana and Alexander Liberman, New York (gift of the artist)
Gift of the above to the present owner
Gift of the above to the present owner
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of light handling and wear around the edges. There are a few scattered minute spot accretions. There are a few scattered areas of uneven paint application which appear slightly lighter than the surrounding paint, becoming most visable in raking light and are presumably inherent to the artist's working method. There are two spots of restoration which fluoresce darkly under ultra violet light and are located 1/2 inch and 1 inch from the top edge and 9 1/2 inches and 10 1/2 inches from the right edge, respectively. 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.