Lot 139
  • 139

Romare Bearden

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description

  • Romare Bearden
  • The Gamble
  • signed

  • paper collage, playing cards and acrylic on paper mounted on board

  • 22 by 29 3/8 in. 55.9 by 74.6 cm.
  • Executed in 1968.

Provenance

ACA Galleries, New York
Acquired by the previous owner from the above

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. The collaged elements are stable and secure, however, there is minor evidence of lifting along the edges of some of the collaged elements. There is light evidence of wear and handling, particularly along the extreme edges. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.
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