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Al Held
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Al Held
- Trajan's Edge I
- signed and dated 82 on the reverse
- liquitex acrylic on canvas
- 84 by 72 1/4 in. 213.4 by 183.5 cm.
Provenance
André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York
Donald Morris Gallery, Birmingham
Acquired by the present owner from the above in September 1983
Donald Morris Gallery, Birmingham
Acquired by the present owner from the above in September 1983
Literature
Irving Sandler, ed., Al Held, New York, 1984, p. 170, illustrated in color
Richard Armstrong, Al Held, New York, 1991, cat. no. 106, n.p., illustrated in color
Richard Armstrong, Al Held, New York, 1991, cat. no. 106, n.p., illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling along the edges and lateral sides. The maroon portion of the canvas at the upper left quadrant exhibits evidence of craquelure. Under Ultraviolet light inspection there are scattered accretions that fluoresce brightly located in the lower portion of the lower left quadrant. These are also apparent under raking light. There are no apparent signs of restoration under UV light. Unframed.
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.