Lot 215
  • 215

Carl Andre

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Carl Andre
  • Periodic Table of the Elements
  • signed, dated Dec 7 1967 and dedicated For P.J. My work is full of errors
  • ink on paper
  • 17 7/8 by 17 7/8 in. 45.4 by 45.4 cm.

Provenance

Gift of the artist in 1967

Condition

This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling to the sheet and impressions from an old hinge at all four corners, which is visible in the catalogue illustration. There is a red hairline media accretion at the upper left corner and some other scattered accretions toward the edges. The sheet has yellowed with age, particularly toward the edges. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte. 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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