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Richard Anuszkiewicz
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Richard Anuszkiewicz
- Arithmetical
- signed and dated 1965 on the reverse
- liquitex on board
- 35 7/8 by 35 7/8 in. 91 by 91 cm.
Executed in 1956.
Provenance
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York
São Schlumberger (acquired from the above)
By descent to the present owner from the above
São Schlumberger (acquired from the above)
By descent to the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, Sidney Janis Gallery, New Paintings by Anuszkiewicz, November 1965, cat. no. 13
Literature
David Madden and Nicholas Spike, Anuskiewicz: Paintings and Sculptures 1945-2001, Florence, 2011, cat. no. 1965.1, p. 139
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges and there are light handling marks visible on the surface of the painting. There are scattered light surface abrasions visible under close inspection, including an 8-inch diagonal abrasion that begins approximately 3 inches from the upper right corner that is visible under raking light. There are pinpoint yellow media accretions scattered throughout, a localized area of small horizontal black media accretions near the lower left edge, 2 pinpoint accretions adhered to the surface just below the central square, a light 2-inch horizontal media accretion at the right center edge and various other light accretions throughout. There is a small loss to the red paint on the lower left edge of the innermost red square and a small loss to the red paint to the left of center. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, the yellow spot accretions flouresece brightly and there are areas along the edges that flouresece but appear to be the result of superficial soiling and do not appear to be the result of inpainting or restoration. Framed.
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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.