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Robert Ryman
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Robert Ryman
- Core XXI
- signed with the artist's initial four times and dated 95 twice
- encaustic and graphite on Lana paper mounted to board
- 16 by 16 in. 40.6 by 40.6 cm.
Provenance
PaceWildenstein, New York
Private Collection, New York
Zwirner & Wirth, New York (acquired from the above in 2007)
PaceWildenstein, New York
Collection of Jim Jacobs, New York (acquired from the above in 2007)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2011
Private Collection, New York
Zwirner & Wirth, New York (acquired from the above in 2007)
PaceWildenstein, New York
Collection of Jim Jacobs, New York (acquired from the above in 2007)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2011
Exhibited
Nashville, Cheekwood Museum of Art, Temporary Contemporary: Recent Paintings by Robert Ryman, May - July 1996
Seoul, Kukje Gallery, Robert Ryman, December 1996 - January 1997
New York, Andrea Rosen Gallery, Carl Andre, Dan Flavin, Donald Judd, Sol LeWitt, Robert Mangold, Robert Ryman, June - August 2009
New York, Vivian Horan, Just Minimalist, May - June 2011
Seoul, Kukje Gallery, Robert Ryman, December 1996 - January 1997
New York, Andrea Rosen Gallery, Carl Andre, Dan Flavin, Donald Judd, Sol LeWitt, Robert Mangold, Robert Ryman, June - August 2009
New York, Vivian Horan, Just Minimalist, May - June 2011
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The upper and left edges of the sheet are deckled. There is light evidence of handling and wear along the edges. Under very close inspection, there are minor and unobtrusive pinpoint spots of black and light blue media accretions visible in the upper left corner and two brown pinpoint spots upper left. The sheet is hinged verso to the mat along the right and left sides. Framed under Plexiglas.
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
This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné being organized by David Gray under number 95.021.