Lot 258
  • 258

Richard Pettibone

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Richard Pettibone
  • Roy Lichtenstein, 'Head, Yellow Black', 1962, Makeover #8
  • signed, titled, dated 2003 and dedicated To Claire & Guy w love, Dad on the overlap
  • oil and silkscreen ink on canvas in artist's frame
  • 8 1/8 by 8 1/8 in. 20.6 by 20.6 cm.

Provenance

Castelli Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. The surface is bright, fresh and clean. There is evidence of extremely light wear to the extreme edges of the canvas, resulting in hairline craquelure at the pull margins. There are some minor and unobtrusive pinpoint spot accretions. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed. *Please note the auction begins at 9:30 am on November 14th.*
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