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Richard Diebenkorn
Estimate
1,000,000 - 1,500,000 USD
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Description
- Richard Diebenkorn
- Ocean Park #99
- signed with initials and dated 77; signed, titled and dated 1977 on the reverse
- oil on board
- 24 1/4 by 18 in.
- 61.6 by 45.7 cm.
- Executed in 1977, this work will be included in the forthcoming Richard Diebenkorn Catalogue Raisonné under number 4305 (estate number RD 1520).
Provenance
M. Knoedler & Co., Inc., New York
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 1977)
Blum Helman Gallery, New York
Hirschl & Adler Modern, New York
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon (acquired from the above in January 1984)
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 1977)
Blum Helman Gallery, New York
Hirschl & Adler Modern, New York
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon (acquired from the above in January 1984)
Condition
This work is in excellent condition. Under ultraviolet light there are no apparent restorations. There are inherent artist's finger prints and extremely thin drips, possibly turpentine in the studio, that all date from the time of execution. The board is framed in a wood frame painted cream white with a 3 ½" float.
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.