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Joseph Stella
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Joseph Stella
- Italian Shrine
- signed J. Stella and Stella (lower right)
- pastel on paper
- 24 3/4 by 18 1/2 inches
- (62.9 by 47 cm)
- Executed circa 1924.
Provenance
Robert Schoelkopf Gallery Ltd., New York
Donald Morris Gallery, Inc., Detroit
Acquired from the above by the present owner, April 30th, 1979
Donald Morris Gallery, Inc., Detroit
Acquired from the above by the present owner, April 30th, 1979
Condition
Pastel on paper. Work is in overall fair condition. There are several small tears (up to 2 inches) to all edges, some repaired with cloth tape. There is a 5 inch diagonal repaired tear to the upper right corner and a 2 1/2 inch diagonal repaired tear to the upper left corner. There are several creases through out and buckling to the paper. All edges are deckled with losses going up to 1/4 inch into the paper. Paper shows signs of embrittlement and is discolored on the verso. Paper is hinged by two pieces of cloth tape along the upper edge.
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.