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John McLaughlin
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- John McLaughlin
- No. 10
- signed, titled and dated 1973 on the reverse
- oil and acrylic on canvas
- 48 by 60 in. 121.9 by 152.4 cm.
Provenance
André Emmerich Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Washington D.C. (acquired from the above in 1973)
Thence by descent to the present owner in 2006
Private Collection, Washington D.C. (acquired from the above in 1973)
Thence by descent to the present owner in 2006
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of handling along the edges of the canvas inclcuding some light surface soiling and a light abrasion just left of center along the top edge. The edges of the canvas have been taped and painted. A pinpoint light brown drip accretion is visible in the upper right quadrant. Under raking light, faint diagonal hairline cracks are visible in the upper of white-painted area, some local minor hairline cracks are visible in the brown and black painted areas and a faint horizontal stretcher bar impression is visible along the bottom edge. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, several minor drip accretions fluoresce lightly throughout, most noticeable in the upper center and along the bottom edge. Also under Ultraviolet light inspection, a thumbprint-sized spot in the upper right quadrant, an approximately-five inch horizontal band from the lower left corner and a thin single drip beginning in the brown band extending down to the bottom edge just right of center fluoresces. Unframed.
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.
Catalogue Note
“McLaughlin is the father of so much, and even if he were not, the cold burning purity of his work is the point of focus of any wall it graces.”
Edward Albee, "Appreciation," in Exh. Cat., Laguna Beach, California, Laguna Art Museum (and traveling), John McLaughlin, 1996, p. 11
Edward Albee, "Appreciation," in Exh. Cat., Laguna Beach, California, Laguna Art Museum (and traveling), John McLaughlin, 1996, p. 11