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Ross Bleckner
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Ross Bleckner
- The Door to Last Year
- signed, titled and dated 6/1981 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 89 1/2 by 88 in. 227.5 by 223.5 cm.
Provenance
The Saatchi Collection, London
Gagosian Gallery, New York
Thomas Ammann Fine Art AG, Zurich
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Gagosian Gallery, New York
Thomas Ammann Fine Art AG, Zurich
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Zurich, Thomas Ammann Fine Art, Ross Bleckner, March - April, 2007, cat. no. 1, illustrated in color
Rapperswil-Jona, Kunst (Zeug) Haus, Das Optisch Unbewusste, June - August 2014
Rapperswil-Jona, Kunst (Zeug) Haus, Das Optisch Unbewusste, June - August 2014
Literature
Dan Cameron, NY Art Now. The Saatchi Collection, Milan, 1992, p. 72, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in fair condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges including minor hairline craquelure at the pull margins. There are scattered irregular areas to the painted surface including isolated losses and flaking in some places, some of which may be original and inherent to the artist's working method. There are several horizontal and diagonal abrasions and rub marks, visible upon close inspection. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there are several areas that flouresce brightly but it is uncertain whether or not this is the result of restoration. Unframed.
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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.