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Romare Bearden
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Romare Bearden
- The Falling Star
- signed
- watercolor, gouache and graphite on paper
- 28 1/4 by 21 7/8 in. 71.8 by 55.6 cm.
- Executed in 1979.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Literature
Exh. Cat., Charlotte, Mint Museum Uptown, Romare Bearden: Southern Recollections, 2011, p. 105
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The edges of the sheet are irregularly cut. There is a slight undulation to the sheet, inherent to the artist's working method. There are some irregularities in the watercolor areas which appear to be original and intended by the artist at the time of execution. The colors are bright, fresh and clean. There are areas along the margins of the sheet which have discolored slightly and the surface texture along the right edge in the margin is uneven. The sheet is hinged verso to the top matte board. 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.