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Roy Lichtenstein
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 USD
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Description
- Roy Lichtenstein
- Leda and the Swan (Study)
- signed and dated '68
- acrylic, graphite and black felt-tip marker on paper
- 34 1/2 by 54 in. 87.6 by 137.2 cm.
Provenance
Gunter Sachs, London (acquired directly from the artist)
Private Collection, London
Private Collection, San Francisco
Hirschl & Adler Fine Art, New York
Private Collection, Paris (acquired from the above in 1989)
Sotheby's, New York, November 10, 2011, lot 225
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Private Collection, London
Private Collection, San Francisco
Hirschl & Adler Fine Art, New York
Private Collection, Paris (acquired from the above in 1989)
Sotheby's, New York, November 10, 2011, lot 225
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The margins of the sheet have discolored slightly with age. There are scattered artists pinholes in the corners, intermittently along the top and bottom edges and in the lower left corner of the image. One of the artists pinholes has torn slightly in the upper left corner, which is obscured by the top mount. Only visible when the top mount is removed, there is evidence of former adhesive residue along the right, left and center of the bottom edges. Also obscured by the top mount and frame, there is a horizontal repaired tear that extends 2¾-inches from the left edge, 14¾ inches from the top. The colors in the image are bright, fresh and clean. Under very close inspection, a few pinpoint media accretions and light graphite smudges are visible from the time of execution. The sheet is hinged intermittently verso to the matte. Framed under glass.
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.