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Betye Saar
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Betye Saar
- Personae
- wood, bone, ceramic, metal and glass
- Open: 13 1/4 by 9 1/8 by 19 1/2 in. 33.7 by 23.2 by 49.5 cm.
- Closed: 13 1/4 by 9 1/8 by 11 3/4 in. 33.7 by 23.2 by 29.8 cm.
- Executed in 1996.
Provenance
Private Collection, Florida
Exhibited
Fresno Art Museum, Betye Saar: The Secret Heart, September 1993 - January 1994
The 22nd São Paulo International Art Biennial, The Art of Betye Saar and John Otterbridge, U.S. Representatives, 1994, p. 16, illustrated
The Johannesburg Biennial, The Art of Betye Saar and John Otterbridge: The Politics of Politics, Iconography and Spirituality, U.S. Represtatives, 1995, p. 16, illustrated
The 22nd São Paulo International Art Biennial, The Art of Betye Saar and John Otterbridge, U.S. Representatives, 1994, p. 16, illustrated
The Johannesburg Biennial, The Art of Betye Saar and John Otterbridge: The Politics of Politics, Iconography and Spirituality, U.S. Represtatives, 1995, p. 16, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There is evidence of light handling and wear to the chest and drawers, which is inherent to the artist's choice of found materials. There is evidence of scattered craquelure in the element affixed to the lower half of the left side of the chest, which is inherent to the artist's choice of found materials.
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.