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Charles Bell
Estimate
100,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- Charles Bell
- Clown and Monkey
- signed
- oil on canvas
- 50 by 62 in. 127 by 157.5 cm.
- Executed in 1972.
Provenance
Louis K. Meisel Gallery, New York
Richard Chestnov and Harvey Gold, New York
Christie's, New York, November 14, 2002, lot 169
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Richard Chestnov and Harvey Gold, New York
Christie's, New York, November 14, 2002, lot 169
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Literature
Louis K. Meisel, Photorealism, New York, 1980, pl. 119, p. 63, illustrated in color
Henry Geldzahler, Charles Bell: The Complete Works 1970-1990, New York, 1991, pl. 60, p. 49, illustrated in color
Henry Geldzahler, Charles Bell: The Complete Works 1970-1990, New York, 1991, pl. 60, p. 49, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The colors are bright, fresh and clean. There is a light varnish over the whole canvas, likely applied by the artist at the time of execution. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges including some extremely faint and unobtrusive pinpoint paint losses. Under very close inspection there are a few pinpoint media accretions scattered throughout, likely from the time of execution. There are some extremely small faint horizontal abrasions visible at the lower right corner. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, the aforementioned varnish fluoresces lightly in drips, but does not appear to be the result of restoration. The white spots on the figure and monkey's face and hands fluoresce but do not appear to be the result of restoration. Framed.
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.
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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.