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Richard Artschwager
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Richard Artschwager
- Clothes, Closet, Bed, Rug, Corner
- signed and dated 1984-85 on the reverse
- liquitex on celotex, in artist's frame
- 53 by 76 in. 134.6 by 193 cm.
Provenance
Leo Castelli Gallery, New York
Christie's, New York, November 13, 2008, lot 457
Mai 36 Gallery, Zurich
Brooke Alexander Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Christie's, New York, November 13, 2008, lot 457
Mai 36 Gallery, Zurich
Brooke Alexander Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, Whitney Museum of American Art; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; Los Angeles, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Richard Artschwager, January 1988 - January 1989, cat. no. 106, p. 150, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges of the artist's frame, resulting in slight chips to the lower right and central left edges. There are a few minor pinpoint varnish accretions throughout the work, visible only upon close inspection. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed in artist's chosen frame.
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.