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Grace Hartigan, The Suitor
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Grace Hartigan
- The Suitor
- signed and dated '67; signed, titled and dated '67 on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 51 by 75 1/8 in. 129.5 by 190.8 cm.
Provenance
ACA Galleries, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, Ace Galleries; Youngstown, Ohio, The Butler Institute of American Art; Albany, Sage College, Opalka Gallery, Grace Hartigan: A Survey of Six Decades, March - October 2008
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. There is light wear and a few scattered hairline cracks along the extreme turning edges. There is evidence of hairline pigment separation, most noticeable in the upper quadrant of the canvas. There is evidence of a stretcher impression along the top edge. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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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.