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Cy Twombly
Estimate
450,000 - 650,000 GBP
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Description
- Cy Twombly
- Untitled
- signed and dated Aug 1964
- ink, graphite and coloured pencil on paper
- 72.2 by 101cm.; 28⅝ by 39¾in.
Provenance
Carole Christensen Fine Art, Sausalito
Private Collection, USA
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 15 May 2008, Lot 161
Private Collection, USA
Sale: Philips de Pury, New York, 8 November 2010, Lot 106
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the colours in the original are more saturated.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals a few pin-sized spots of foxing scattered throughout, and there is a very small rub mark just above the bottom left corner. There is a very light undulation towards the bottom left quadrant.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."