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Sam Gilliam
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Sam Gilliam
- Autumn Points
- signed and titled on the overlap
- acrylic on canvas
- 24 1/4 by 18 3/8 in. 61.6 by 46.7 cm.
- Executed in 1966.
Provenance
Jefferson Place Gallery, Washington, D.C.
Private Collection, Washington, D.C. (acquired from the above in 1966)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, Washington, D.C. (acquired from the above in 1966)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is light evidence of handling along the edges, most notably a light vertical abrasion along the right edge. Under close inspection, scattered media accretions and faint surface abrasions are visible throughout and two pinpoint drip accretions are visible in the lower right. Under extreme raking light, two parallel diagonal lines are visible in the lower half. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed.
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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
"My painting is based on the fact that the framework of the painting is in real space. I am attracted to its power and the way it functions."