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Robert Motherwell
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Robert Motherwell
- Untitled
- signed twice with the artist's initials and dated 64 twice; signed and dated 1964 on the reverse
- acrylic on canvasboard
- 17 3/4 by 23 1/2 in. 45.1 by 59.7 cm.
Provenance
Dedalus Foundation, New York
Leslie Sacks Fine Art, Los Angeles (acquired from the above in 2002)
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 2002)
Private Collection, Japan
Leslie Sacks Fine Art, Los Angeles (acquired from the above in 2002)
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 2002)
Private Collection, Japan
Literature
Jack Flam, Katy Rogers and Tim Clifford, eds., Robert Motherwell Paintings and Collages: A Catalogue Raisonné 1941-1991, Vol. 2: Paintings on Canvas and Panel, New Haven, 2012, cat. no. P327, p. 186, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges. Under close inspection, there are pinpoint and unobtrusive spot accretions in the black painted area, and a few unobtrusive pinpoint spot accretions in the white painted area. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is a scattered network of pinpoint drip accretions at the right side and below the black form that fluoresce lightly but do not appear to be the result of restoration. 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.