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Larry Rivers
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Larry Rivers
- The Greatest Homosexual
- signed, dated 1970 and numbered 2/30 on a label affixed to the reverse
- plastic and fabric on canvas
- 65 by 56 in. 165 by 142.3 cm.
- Executed in 1970, this work is number 2 from an edition of 30, published by Betsy Ross Banner Company, New York.
Provenance
Multiples, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in October 1970
Acquired by the present owner from the above in October 1970
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There is a metal rod running along the top and bottom of the banner. There is some fine horizontal creasing evident throughout. The transparent plastic element has yellowed slightly with age and exhibits surface soiling throughout. There are scattered surface inconsistencies and minor wear.
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.