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Kenneth Noland
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Kenneth Noland
- Silent Adios I; Rainbow's Blanket [Two Works]
- i. signed, titled and dated 1969 on the reverse
ii. signed, titled and dated 1980 on a label stitched to the reverse of the tapestry - i. acrylic on canvas
ii. wool tapestry - i. 18 by 24 in. 45.7 by 61 cm.
- ii. 56 1/2 by 75 1/2 in. 143.5 by 191.8 cm.
- ii. Executed in 1980, this work is unique and was published by Gloria F. Ross, Arizona.
Together with a Rainbow Blanket Tapestry designed by Kenneth Noland, woven by Mary Lee Begay, 56 x 72 inches.
Provenance
Gallery 10, Scottsdale
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1984
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1984
Exhibited
ii. Scottsdale, Gallery 10, Kenneth Noland and the Navajo Weavers: The Ross Tapestries, March 1984
Literature
i. Ann Lane Hedlund, Gloria F. Ross & Modern Tapestry, New Haven, 2010, p. 97, illustrated in color
ii. Ann Lane Hedlund, Gloria F. Ross & Modern Tapestry, New Haven, 2010, pp. 114 & 309, pp. 245 & 337, illustrated in color
ii. Ann Lane Hedlund, Gloria F. Ross & Modern Tapestry, New Haven, 2010, pp. 114 & 309, pp. 245 & 337, illustrated in color
Condition
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Kenneth Noland
Silent Adios I; Rainbow's Blanket [Two Works]
i. This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. There are some faint, white, pinpoint scattered accretions, particularly on the left side of the work. Under Ultraviolet inspection, there are a few areas in the lower right quadrant that fluoresce darkly and appear to be the result of light inpainting. Framed.
ii. This work is in very good condition. There is some light dust and surface dirt to the tapestry. It appears the colors of the tapestry have faded over time. Unframed.
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.
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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.