Lot 42
  • 42

James Rosenquist

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • James Rosenquist
  • Leaky NeckĀ 
  • signed, titled and dated 1978 on the overlap
  • oil on shaped canvas
  • 20 1/4 by 36 in. 51.6 by 91.4 cm.

Provenance

Estate of Andy Warhol
Private Collection, Japan
Sotheby's, New York, February 17, 1999, lot 216
Rhona Hoffman Gallery, New York
Sotheby's, London, June 22, 2006, lot 421
Private Collection, New York

Condition

This work is in good condition overall. There are 4 areas of minor hairline craquelure along the upper edge. There are intermittent staple holes along the tacking edge. There is very light wear to the edges. There is a 5 inch repaired tear at the center of the upper right quadrant that has been restored fully. The repair fluoresces darkly under Ultraviolet light inspection, but is not visible under normal light conditions. Unlined and 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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