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Charles S. Bell
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Charles S. Bell
- Rolly Polly Clown
- signed, dated '83 and dedicated To Copy and Paul
- charcoal, pastel and graphite on paper
- 76 3/4 by 52 in. 194.9 by 132.1 cm.
Provenance
Paul Nash and Copy Berg, New York
Private Collection, Paris
Sotheby's, New York, November 10, 2005, lot 243
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Private Collection, Paris
Sotheby's, New York, November 10, 2005, lot 243
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is a slight undulation to the sheet, inherent to the artist's working method. There are scattered graphite smudges and handling marks at the edges of the sheet, including some creases and minor tears. The sheet has yellowed very slightly at the extreme edges. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte, intermittently along the edges. Framed under Plexiglas.
*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.