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László Moholy-Nagy
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- László Moholy-Nagy
- Space Modulator
- Signed and dedicated To Mr. Guggenheim with admiration L. Moholy=Ngy (lower left); signed with the initials m=n and dated nov 45 (lower right); signed L. Moholy-Nagy and titled (on the foil mount)
- Colored crayon, watercolor and pencil on scraped paper mounted on foil laid down on paper
- Sheet: 10 1/4 by 8 in.; 26 by 20.3 cm
- Mount: 13 by 9 5/8 in.; 33 by 24.4 cm
Provenance
Solomon R. Guggenheim, New York (a gift from the artist for his 80th birthday)
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York (acquired from the above)
Snyder Fine Art, New York (acquired from the above circa 1995)
J. Donald Nichols, Tennessee (acquired from the above in 1998)
Acquired from the above in 2008
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York (acquired from the above)
Snyder Fine Art, New York (acquired from the above circa 1995)
J. Donald Nichols, Tennessee (acquired from the above in 1998)
Acquired from the above in 2008
Exhibited
New York, D.C. Moore Gallery, Hilla Rebay and the Museum of Non-Objective Painting, 2005, illustrated in color in the catalogue
Condition
This work is in overall good condition. The medium is well preserved and the pigment is fresh and bright. The artist's card has been laid down, and the paper in turn has also been laid down directly onto the original artist's card. There are some light handling creases and scratches to the artist's card, due in large part to the reflective medium. The artist's card is separating slightly from it's mount along the lower right edge. There is some visible evidence of the mounting glue through the sheet, most notably along the bottom edge. The sheet is lightly time stained along the periphery, most notably on the right edge. There is minor surface dirt, and evidence of foxing in the lower right quadrant.
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.