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Robert Motherwell
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Robert Motherwell
- Black Gesture on Copper Ground (W.A.C. 276)
- Signed in pencil
Edition 52, plus 10 artist's proofs - Aquatint
- plate: 705 by 273 mm 27 3/4 by 10 3/4 in
- sheet: 993 by 527 mm 39 1/8 by 20 3/4 in
Etching and aquatint printed in ochre and black, initialed in brown ink and inscribed 'ap VI/X', an artist's proof aside from the numbered edition of 52, on German Etching paper, published by the artist and with his blindstamp, released by Petersburg Press, London and New York, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, the full sheet. Slight undulation to the sheet. A small spot of pale discoloration near the upper sheet edge at center and a tiny dot of stray ink in the right margin. The verso with several spots of light skinning and remnants of hinging tape, a few with associated adhesive residue.
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.