Lot 39
  • 39

Louise Nevelson

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Louise Nevelson
  • Cryptic XXXVI
  • incised with the artist's name and date 1966 on the underside
  • painted wooden box with hinged lid
  • 7 1/2 by 12 by 8 1/2 in. 19.1 by 30.5 by 21.6 cm.

Provenance

Pace Gallery, New York
Vera G. List, Greenwich, Connecticut (acquired from the above in 1966)
Sotheby's, New York, 12 February 2004, Lot 179
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

Condition

This work is in good condition overall. All of the elements are stable and well-intact. The two elements are hinged together and open and close freely. There is evidence of light dust accumulation. There are a few minor scuffs to the surface, few scattered areas with thin paint, and a few areas of minor losses to the pigment.
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.