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Larry Rivers
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Larry Rivers
- Picnic
- signed and dated '59 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 51 1/4 by 62 in. 130.2 by 157.5 cm.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling to the edges and corners, resulting in some hairline craquelure at the pull margins. There is craquelure visible in the dark green painted area at the bottom center and in the white square at the center, and there is one spot where the paint has flaked at the bottom left corner. There are light and scattered surface accretions. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
*Please note the auction begins at 9:30 am on November 14th.*
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.