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Afro
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Afro
- Untitled
- signed, dated 54 and dedicated a Mr. Rathbone
- ink, crayon and watercolor on paper
- 6 1/2 by 9 in. 16.5 by 22.8 cm.
Provenance
Collection of Perry T. Rathbone (gift of the artist)
By descent to the present owner
By descent to the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is window matted and taped along the top edge to the backing board. The top, right and bottom edges are deckled. There is pale time staining to the sheet and light wear to the edges. There is a slight undulation to the sheet due to the artistÂ’s choice of medium and a few soft smudges are evident in the lower right quadrant. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.