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Steinberg, Saul
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- Steinberg, Saul
- [Soldier and cat leading a bird chorus]. Original drawing, 1954
- ink and paper
Ink and watercolour on a printed music sheet (21 1/4 x 13 1/2 in; 543 x 341 mm), signed and dated "Steinberg, 1954" and further inscribed to the Filipino artist Jose Garcia Villa; on a double printed music sheet with a sketch of the soldier on the second sheet; folded, dampstain on the left edge of the paper, back slightly matt burned.
Provenance
Jose Garcia Villa, by descent to the present owner.
Condition
folded, dampstain on the left edge of the paper, back slightly mat burned.
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.
Catalogue Note
The New Yorker used an example of Steinberg's sheet music drawings for the Special Saul Steinberg centenary year number, September 15th, 2014.