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Yaacov Agam
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Yaacov Agam
- Untitled
- signed in Hebrew and dated 1950 (lower left); inscribed in Hebrew To Avigdor Arikha, (instead of a child) As a sign of something that asks a question of why and how? The born was born from love and inscribed J. Agam in a separate hand (on the reverse)
- oil on canvas laid down on board
- 13 5/8 by 10 5/8 in.
- 34.7 by 27 cm.
- Painted in 1950.
Provenance
Gifted from the artist to Avigdor Arikha
Condition
Paint surface in overall good condition. The wooden board has slightly warped over time. There are pin prick sized holes on extreme edge of the canvas, left center and lower center. Small areas of surface damage in the lowermost yellow segment. Small spot of discoloration, lower center. Slight indentation to wooden board, upper center. Under ultraviolet light no apparent inpainting visible.
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.