- 54
Romare Bearden
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Romare Bearden
- Mountain Columbier
- signed; inscribed The Valley on the reverse
- watercolor on paper
- Sheet: 22 1/8 by 30 in. 56.2 by 76.2 cm.
- Executed in 1986.
Provenance
The Estate of Romare Bearden
Exhibited
Birmingham, Michigan, Sheldon Ross Gallery
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is window matted and hinged at the top two corners to the backing board. The edges of the sheet are slightly deckled. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.
Catalogue Note
The Romare Bearden Foundation’s mission is to preserve, perpetuate, and make publicly accessible the extraordinary legacy of this notable visual artist and intellectual. It builds on Bearden’s personal commitment to support the creative and educational development of young people, aspiring artists and scholars. The Foundation is a 501c3, established in 1990, that develops public programs, publications, and plays a role in major exhibitions and events around the artist’s work.
Bearden is recognized as one of the most creative and original visual artists of the twentieth century. A respected writer and eloquent spokesman about art and society, Bearden was active in many arts organizations such as the Harlem Cultural Council. Notably, Bearden helped found several important art venues, including The Studio Museum in Harlem and the Cinque Gallery. In 1954, Bearden married Nanette Rohan, with whom he spent the rest of his life. In the early 1970s, he and Nanette established a second residence on the Caribbean island of St. Martin, his wife's ancestral home. His later work reflects the island's lush landscapes and vibrant palette.