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Arshile Gorky
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Arshile Gorky
- Untitled (Still Life)
- oil on canvas
- 25 5/8 by 33 3/4 in. 65.1 by 85.7 cm.
- Executed circa 1928, this work is catalogued in the Arshile Gorky Foundation Archives as #P052.
Provenance
Collection of Donald and Isobel Grossman, New York (acquired directly from the artist circa 1932)
By descent to the present owner
By descent to the present owner
Literature
Jim M. Jordan and Robert Goldwater, The Paintings of Arshile Gorky: A Critical Catalogue, New York, 1982, cat. no. 52, p. 175, illustrated
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The canvas is lined and taped around the turning edges. There is extensive craquelure throughout. There is light surface soiling and areas of scattered pigment separation. The varnish appears to have slightly darkened over time. Under Ultraviolet light, there are some areas of restoration evident. Framed.
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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.