Lot 94
  • 94

Jackson Pollock

Estimate
35,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • Jackson Pollock
  • Untitled (O'Conner/Thaw 1091-1096)
  • Screenprint
  • each sheet: 738 by 585 mm 29 by 23 in
The complete set of six screenprints, 1951, each numbered 35/50 in pencil, from the second posthumous printing of 50 authorized by Lee Krasner in 1964 (there was also a lifetime edition of 25), each with the artist's estate blindstamp, on Strathmore paper, published by Bernard Steffen, framed (6 prints)

Condition

The prints are in good condition, the full sheets. The sheets do not lie flat. Each sheet with a small damp stain at a corner, pale discoloration at sheet edges and tiny and inconspicuous scattered fox marks. Some of the corners are a little soft. The verso with discoloration at sheet edges, minor surface soiling and remains from prior hinging. Individual condition reports: 1093 (P29)- the sheet does not lie flat, edges curling in slightly. With a damp-stain and tiny crease at upper left corner. Pale discoloration at top sheet edge and a few minuscule pale fox marks. The verso with pale discoloration, minor surface soiling and remains from prior hinging. sheet: 738 by 585 mm; image: 580 by 392 mm 1095 (P31)- the sheet does not lie flat, slight undulation overall. The bottom right corner with a small damp-stain and a vertical crease (sheet curls in, particularly here), and a damp-stain at top left corner (top left corner is soft). Pale discoloration at sheet edges. Top right corner is soft, surface soiling at top sheet edge, small scattered fox marks and a few inconspicuous scuffs in the black ink. The verso with discoloration at sheet edges, surface soiling, hinge remnants and a few small, minor adhesive stains. sheet: 738 by 585 mm; image: 347 by 426 mm 1094 (P30)- sheet does not light flat. With two small damp-stains at the bottom right and upper left corners and the corners are soft. Light discoloration at sheet edges. Top right corner is soft and the paper is separating slightly. Small scattered fox marks. (Tiny circular spot of skinning and discoloration below image). Verso with discoloration at sheet edges, surface soiling and hinge remnants. sheet: 737 by 585 mm; image: 488 by 422 mm 1091 (P27)- sheet does not lie flat. With a damp-stain at bottom left corner and light discoloration at sheet edges. The corners are a little soft and there are a few tiny fox marks. Verso with discoloration at sheet edges, surface soiling and hinge remnants. sheet: 585 by 738 mm; image: 511 by 580 mm 1096 (P32)- sheet does not lie flat. With a small damp-stain at bottom left corner and the corner is soft. With pale discoloration at sheet edges. The top left corner is soft and sheet is separating slightly. Light surface soiling at right corners and small scattered fox marks. (Inconspicuous white residue on black ink - have seen in Warhol prints). small scattered fox marks. The verso with discoloration at sheet edges, surface soiling, hinge remnants and a few small, minor adhesive stains. sheet: 583 by 737 mm; image: 420 by 670 mm 1092 (P28)- sheet does not lie flat. With a small damp-stain at bottom corner. Each corner is a little soft with some minor surface soiling. Light discoloration at sheet edges and tiny scattered fox marks. The verso with discoloration at sheet edges and remains from prior hinging, a small spot of surface soiling. sheet: 585 by 737 mm; image: 420 by 561 mm
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.