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David Smith
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- David Smith
- Untitled
- dated Sept 1962 and dedicated for favorites Becca Dida David to Motherwells; dedicated The best resthome ever love David on the reverse
- ink and sand on paper
- 19 by 26 in. 48.36 by 66 cm.
Provenance
Robert Motherwell, Greenwich (gift of the artist in 1962)
Thence by descent to Renate Ponsold Motherwell
Thence by descent to Renate Ponsold Motherwell
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The edges of the sheet are deckled and the sheet has slightly discolored with age. There is a 3.5-inch repaired tear along the upper edge towards the right side. Under close inspection, a light horizontal abrasion with some associated loss to the black pigment is visible in the longest horizontal area towards the top. Under very close inspection, some faint and unobtrusive speckled foxing is visible throughout the sheet. The sheet is hinged verso to the mat intermittently along the top, left and bottom edges. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.