Lot 190
  • 190

ALEX KATZ | Thai Restaurant

Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 USD
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Description

  • Alex Katz
  • Thai Restaurant
  • oil on linen
  • 72 by 96 in. 182.9 by 243.8 cm.
  • Executed in 1980.

Provenance

Marlborough Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1980

Literature

Ann Beattie, Alex Katz, New York 1985, pl. 24, pp. 87-88, illustrated in color

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. There is light evidence of wear and handling along the edges with resultant minor and unobtrusive losses in the upper right corner. Under very close inspection, an unobtrusive spot accretion is visible 14-inches from the top and 18-inches from the right edge, a 2-inch vertical area of paint loss is visible 12-inches from the top edge and 18-inches from the right edge. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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.
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