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Francesco Clemente
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Francesco Clemente
- Mother of Letters
- titled twice on the reverse
- gouache on paper and linen
- 95 by 130 in. 241.3 by 330.2 cm.
- Executed in 1985.
Provenance
Sperone Westwater Gallery, New York
Christie's, New York, November 8, 1990, lot 421
Private Collection
Christie's, New York, November 8, 1990, lot 421
Private Collection
Literature
Francesco Clemente, India, Pasadena, 1986, p. 8, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The sheets are mounted to linen. All elements are intact. The edges of each sheet are deckled and there are artist's tack holes in the corners and along the edges. There is evidence of very light surface soiling, wear, minor pigment loss and scattered pinholes throughout. There is a 1 1/2 in. diagonal tear in the top right corner sheet. There is evidence of lifting along some of the edges and there is creasing to the linen. Unframed.
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.