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Lester F. Johnson
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Lester F. Johnson
- City #3
- signed
- oil on canvas
- 39 7/8 by 42 in. 101.3 by 106.7 cm.
- Executed in 1972.
Provenance
Martha Jackson Gallery, New York
Literature
Burt Chernow, Lester Johnson Paintings 1970-1974: The Kaleidoscopic Crowd, New York, 1975, pl. 24, p. 42, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. The turning edges of the canvas are covered with adhesive tape. The surface texture varies and has been varnished, due to the artist's working method. There is some fine craquelure in the upper center with a minor associated pigment loss. Under Ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of 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.